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Progress at last: from left, Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry secretary Sandra Fleming, treasurer Emma Smith, president Brenton Williams and past president Peter Watchorn are excited about the new vision for the Leongatha railway precinct, as revealed by South Gippsland Shire Council manager planning Paul Stampton.

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By Brad Lester AN UGLY site long neglected in the middle of Leongatha will be revitalised into a park worthy of taking pride of place in the town’s heart. The former railway precinct will be transformed to include parkland, all day parking for at least 50 cars, the existing coach stop and possibly a grand entrance to the Great Southern Rail Trail. The railway line could be removed to make way for the spectacular dream of South Gippsland Shire Council. Council has secured a deal to lease the railway land from the State Government agency VicTrack in the wake of the demise of the South Gippsland Tourist Railway this year. Council will set about its vision to transform the precinct by as early as September. A stakeholder group will be convened in November, community consultation held in February, and then the design phase and more community engagement in May 2017. Continued on Page 4.

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Top cheese By Sarah Vella WITH several trophy cases already filled to capacity, Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheese will have to make room for some more awards, following the 2016 International Cheese Awards held in the United Kingdom recently. Barry Charlton and Cheryl Hulls from Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheese are thrilled with the latest successes of their company, based at Fish Creek. At the awards, Tarwin Blue won gold in the soft blue vein cheese outside UK class and Riverine blue won silver in the blue vein soft /hard outside UK class. In the blue vein Australia only class, Oak Blue won gold, Tarwin Blue won silver and Riverine Blue won bronze. To win gold, Tarwin Blue beat 25 other cheeses, entered from countries including France, Italy, Canada, Germany, Ireland and Switzerland. Berrys Creek was the only Australian company to medal outside the Australia only classes. Mr Charlton said winning such prestigious awards was exciting. “The thing about international shows is that you are putting yourself up against the rest of the

world and there are a lot of good cheese companies around the world,� he said. “International competitions show you how your company performs on the world stage and it is great promotion as well.� Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheese, which operates out of a factory in Fish Creek, will have new cheeses ready for the shelves soon. “A washed rind buffalo milk cheese will be released in September or October and we are currently doing trials for buffalo yoghurt,� Mr Charlton said. Mr Charlton also plans to start trialling sheep milk cheeses in the coming weeks. “I want to do a blue vein and a washed rind with sheep milk, and I am thinking about doing a brie as well,� he said “Sheep milk makes a beautiful product.� As well as a whole host of new cheeses, a new cheesemaker will be joining the team at Berry Creek Gourmet Cheese in September. “We have a lot of things on the go. It is really exciting,� Mr Charlton said. As for competitions, Mr Charlton plans to enter another international competition in November, to be held in Birmingham in the UK. There are also several Australian contests before the end of the year.

Dancing with the stars Dance magic: from left, back, Lisa Pellin dancers Lucy Hogan, Madelyn Krausz, Jackson Patterson, Chloe Adkins and Morgan Mitchelson; middle, Kasey Stoops and Maya Williams; and front, Grace Patterson, Taya Cameron, Chloe Stoops and Cleo Hogan show off their talents during Lisa Pellin Dancers annual dance display at Leongatha’s Mesley Hall on Sunday. Many of these dancers will be competing this week in The Great Southern Star Dance Eisteddfod that opens this Thursday, August 11 at Mesley Hall.

Quake shakes Arawata By Tayla Kershaw ARAWATA had a shaky start to the weekend with a 2.1 magnitude earthquake registered by GeoScience Australia on Friday night. The tremor was felt at 9.50pm, and caused no damage or injury in the area. GeoScience Australia seismologist Eddie Leask said six people from the area reported they had felt Friday’s earthquake, but was certain it would have been felt by many more. According to GeoScience Australia, Korumburra and surrounding districts have a long history of earthquakes and have experienced more than 80 tremors since 1980. “Korumburra’s biggest earthquake was a 4.6, recorded in March in 2009. There were two earthquakes recorded in that same month. Often people would then feel a series of aftershocks,� Mr Leask said.

Team effort: from left, Margaret Watson, Amanda Ford, Barry Charlton and Kym Dolan from Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheese are celebrating after their cheese Tarwin Blue won gold at the recent International Cheese Awards in the United Kingdom.

Thieves target Leongatha CARS parked in driveways were hit by thieves in Leongatha on Friday night. The offenders targeted vehicles in Parr and Carr streets. Most were rummaged through with nothing stolen, but personal items were stolen from at least one car. Some owners thought their vehicles were

locked, but others were left unlocked. Leongatha Police are investigating and would like to hear from anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area. Overnight on Wednesday, an unknown offender entered the yard of a house in Horn Street, Leongatha and stole a television from the outside porch area.

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He said more earthquakes could occur this year. “Earthquakes can happen concurrently so there could be more to come. However, Korumburra had a 2.0 earthquake on July 11 (2016), but had not felt anything since December 2014,� he said. “There is an ongoing history though, and it is not unusual to feel earthquakes in Gippsland. It is a relatively active region.� Mr Leask said there were precautions people could take if they felt a large earthquake. “The best thing you can do is get under something solid or stand in the doorway. We consider standing five metres outside the house to be a danger zone because a house is more likely to fall outward or something is more likely to fall off the roof. It is best to stay inside while an earthquake is happening,� he said. “Much like a bushfire, be prepared to evacuate if you feel you need to and you can call the SES for support. We at GeoScience Australia will keep an eye out and let people know through our website if we can expect more earthquakes.�

Our own Senator honoured FORMER Leongatha South woman Bridget McKenzie is honoured to be returned for the Nationals as Senator for Victoria. She said the job takes on even more significance as she is the only senator based outside Melbourne to represent regional Victoria. Senator McKenzie said the final count declared by the Australian Electoral Commission last week saw the Coalition return five senators. “That’s a great result in what was a very tight election race, particularly for the Nationals who had

an excellent election campaign,� she said. “It will be an interesting Senate to work in with quite a few new cross-bench senators there for the first time but I am sure we are all after the same result, in the best interests of our communities. “I will be continuing my work and I am humbled and excited by the challenge. I see it as an opportunity to secure our future in uncertain times. “It is a matter of overcoming challenges and harnessing opportunities of which there are plenty, particularly in the areas of education, communications and trade.�

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Count yourself in tonight By Brad Lester THE average South Gippslander in 2011 was 44, just as likely to be female as male, live in a house with someone else and only speak English at home. That was according to the 2011 Census and when the results from tonight’s (Tuesday) Census are tallied, statisticians will be keen to see if the typical local of today is any different. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) will run tonight’s event that collects information about Australians to support funding decisions for services and infrastructure. The 2011 Census showed that South Gippsland Shire had 27,208 residents, of whom 13,415 were male and 13,793 female, with the biggest age range, at 8.1 percent, between 60 and 64. The typical family had 1.9 children. While 11,933 people were married, 1918 had been divorced, 680 were separated, and 5984 had never married. More than 84 percent were born in Australia, with 1086 hailing from England, with New Zealand, Netherlands, Italy and Germany the other main countries of origin. Just over 31 percent reported being of no religion, while Anglican, Catholic and Uniting were the top three religions followed. Forty-five percent of people worked more than 40 hours a week and the most popular jobs

were managers (22 percent), tradies (15.1 percent), professionals (13.7 percent), labourers (12.3 percent) and administration (10.2 percent). Dairying was the biggest employer, followed by beef and sheep, then education, hospitals and dairy manufacturing. Workers earned an average of $481 a week and 29.3 percent of the population volunteered at any time during the previous year. That year, 29,614 people lived in Bass Coast Shire, with 15,115 females and 14,499 males, with an average age of 46. Again, the 60 to 64 age bracket was the most populous, also with 8.1 percent of people. The typical family had 1.8 children, and 50.8 percent of people were married, 905 separated and 2564 divorced. Just under 80 percent were born in Australia, while others came from England, New Zealand, Netherlands, Italy and Scotland. While 30.1 percent of residents were non-believers, there were more Catholics in Bass Coast

than South Gippsland Shire. Workers also worked hard, with 43.2 percent putting in more than 40 hours a week, with tradies comprising 18 percent of the workforce, followed by managers, professionals, labourers, sales works, community service workers, admin staff and machinery operators. Education was the biggest employer in Bass Coast, followed by cafes and restaurants, supermarkets, hospitals and accommodation venues. The average weekly personal income was $472 and just 139 people caught public transport to work.

What do I do? FROM August 1, households received a letter with a unique Census login. Every household must use it tonight Tuesday, August 9 to complete the Census online, or follow the directions to order a paper form. The Census Inquiry Service is open from 8.30am to 10pm daily (EST) on 1300 214 531. The Paper Form Request Service is open 24/7 on 1300 820 275. For further information on the 2016 Census, visit census.abs.gov.au

On the radar: tradies, Scots, brides and religion all featured in South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires during the 2011 Census. What will tonight’s (Tuesday) Census reveal?

Rail precinct revitalisation Continued from Page 1. Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Brenton Williams was delighted with the news. “It would be great to see a park where we could have concerts and markets. If you look at Mirboo North, Inverloch and Wonthaggi, all those towns that do well, they all have parks in the middle of town,” he said. The project is the latest to improve Leongatha, with the construction of the heavy vehicle bypass now underway and council planning to redevelop Bair Street into a pedestrian friendly shopping hub. Council’s manager planning Paul Stampton said of the rail project, “It will provide additional car parking, link the revitalised Bair Street to the rail trail and rail yards through a renewed connection

point on the site of the old pedestrian bridge, and provide a solution to the poor state of the rail yards.” The railway station will remain given its local heritage protection but could be used for a community purpose. “It would be an awesome restaurant and cafe at the start of the rail trail,” Mr Williams said. “It would be great to able to drive off Long Street, cut through the bank and drive right around back to the highway (near the courthouse), and encourage people with caravans to park and have access to town.” Immediate past chamber president Peter Watchorn was excited by the news after advocating for progress for many years. “We just want to see some action on this. It’s so long overdue,” he said. In another boon for Leongatha, council will

spend $1.4 million on redeveloping the entrance to Leongatha in Anderson Street, on the Korumburra side of town. Council will resurface the area in front of businesses between SG Hire and Shield Master, and install new kerb and channelling. It will also build a narrow concrete strip alongside the highway to create improved parking. “The works will improve the appearance of this area and also improve safety for traffic on the highway including vehicles entering and leaving this area,” Mr Stampton said. Council sought feedback about a concept design from business owners and operators during April, and is now preparing a detailed design. Works are expected to be undertaken this financial year, with a tender for the works expected to be advertised in late 2016.

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Hospital defends ambulance bypass By Stuart Biggins GIPPSLAND Southern Health Service has defended decisions to bypass ambulances and direct emergency patients to other hospitals. Leongatha resident Ben Gerard claimed paramedics in the area had been directed by Ambulance Victoria management to call ahead for approval from Leongatha Hospital before embarking for the hospital. Mr Gerard claims the hospital’s urgent care department has been increasingly refusing patients because it is underfunded and does not have the nursing resources to staff the department, and relies on Leongatha general practitioners to provide an on-call service to the hospital. “It is an absolute waste of taxpayer money that a fantastic facility has not been resourced adequately so the surrounding communities can utilise it for urgent care, and accident and emergency service, as they expect and think exists,” he said. GSHS CEO Mark Johnson addressed misconceptions about the Urgent Care Emergency Department at the Leongatha Hospital, saying occasionally staff at the hospital can be affected by absenteeism. If a replacement cannot be found to cover a nurse who calls in sick, available staff are re-deployed depending on the hospital’s demands. If the hospital is under pressure due to a staffing shortage, the Urgent Care Centre may be unable to deal with an emergency because staff cannot be moved around at short notice. Mr Johnson also said hospitals cost too much to run to have medical personnel standing around the Urgent Care Centre waiting for patients who might not arrive. Mr Johnson said the community needs to be mindful of the differences between an Urgent Care Centre and an Emergency Department. The Leongatha Hospital Urgent Care Centre is staffed by on-call general practitioners who

also provide private consultations in their own practice and will come to the hospital to provide urgent care if needed. An Emergency Department is staffed with dedicated medical officers and there must be a consistently high volume of patient presentations to justify the cost. Peter Collins at Ambulance Victoria, who is responsible for managing ambulance services in South Gippsland, confirmed an email developed with Gippsland Southern Health Service input had been issued. When questioned regarding the motives for the directive, Mr Collins said, “Paramedics genuinely care about their patients and decisions, including which hospital to transport them to, are made in the patients’ best interests. “The email went out as a reminder with no intent other than to do the right thing by ambulance crews and their patients. “There is no point putting a patient through a transfer that didn’t need to happen, likewise the crew.” When asked if the directive was a response to ongoing complaints from Leongatha Hospital about AV bringing in patients it cannot manage, Mr Collins said it was important to take the right patient to the right hospital for appropriate treatment. “Paramedics transport patients to the most appropriate hospital that is able to provide the level of care required,” he said. “It is not realistic to expect a hospital designed for a specific role to do something that is outside its capabilities such as higher level trauma.” Mr Gerard said Leongatha Hospital was a public hospital that needed to be provide emergency care. “It has always been understood Leongatha is not a suitable destination for some patient conditions such as orthopaedic surgery, strokes and trauma but it has now got to the stage where most things other than respite/palliative, are sent elsewhere,” he said.

Choir in form: St Laurence’s Primary School in Leongatha won the Bird Family Trust Junior Choir Award at the Yarram Eisteddfod last Thursday. The choir, made up of students from Prep to Grade 3, scored 88 points for its performance. Bella, Niya and Louisa accepted the trophy on behalf of their school.

Nursery robbed PLANTS valued at more than $2500 were stolen from Inverloch Nursery on Saturday morning. Police said an unknown male offender broke into the yard between 5.15am and 5.45am. Police believe more than one person may have been involved and the offenders would have used a vehicle due to the large number of plants stolen. Anyone with information can contact Crimestoppers on 1800

333 000 or Wonthaggi Police on 5671 4100.

Holiday thefts TWO holiday homes in Cape Paterson were broken into recently. The burglary of the first, in Anchor Parade, occurred in the last two weeks, and unknown offenders stole electrical and household items. The second, in Nardoo Street, occurred in the last four months. Unknown offenders entered a shed and stole a lawn mower,

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Lost licence A TYABB man lost his licence for 11 months and received a $661 fine for drink driving. The 37 year old was intercepted by Foster Police while driving on the Dollar-Woorarra West Road at 6.30pm Sunday. He returned a positive breathtest and was taken to Foster Police Station for a further test. He blew a blood alcohol reading of 0.119.

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Children’s centre nears completion By Brad Stout CONSTRUCTION of the Karmai Community Children’s Centre in Korumburra is continuing to progress with completion expected in December.

Standing proud: the new Karmai Community Children’s Centre is taking shape.

Several community members involved with the project, including South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Bob Newton, toured the facility on Wednesday as workers from Wonthaggi firm TS Constructions finished painting interior walls. The community-initiated project will co-locate Korumburra Kindergarten and Birralee Childcare Centre into a single purpose built facility, now amalgamated as the Karmai Community Children’s Centre.

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With an estimated cost of $5.35 million, the relocation is part of an effort to meet increasing demand and resolve expansion issues these services faced in their previous locations. “Other than meeting the regulatory requirements of a childcare centre, which it does easily, there are also sustainability features,” council’s project coordinator Tony Peterson said. “When you walk down the central corridor, you’ll notice there are quite high ceilings and it’s quite light – sort of like a gallery – which will save on lighting. The other sustainability feature is the 10 kilowatts of solar on the roof.” In addition to kindergarten and general child care, the facility will also provide maternal and childhood services, specialist services and out of school hours care to meet both current and future needs. Once completed, it will create an additional 33 kindergarten enrolments and 20 long day care enrolments, as well as generate up to 10 new jobs for both childhood educators and ancillary staff. The decision to relocate these services came following a feasibility study in 2009. After the first sod was turned by McMillan MP Russell Broadbent, construction began by TS Constructions on November 20, 2015. South Gippsland Shire Council donated the land to the new facility, in addition to providing $2.05 million for the project. The Federal Government and the Victorian Government each contributed an additional $1.6 million. The centre is expected to be operational in early 2017. Located within walking distance to schools at 19a Mair Crescent, its presence will help create a new education precinct in Korumburra.

NBN rollout ramps up MIRBOO NORTH and Wonthaggi will see the National Broadband Network (nbn) rolled out in the next three months.

TONIGHT IS CENSUS NIGHT. OUR MOMENT TO PAUSE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE. It’s August 9 so get online. Tonight is Census night. It’s our moment to pause, and play a role in shaping the future of Australia. By now, you’ll have received a letter with your unique Census Login. Use it to complete the Census online, or if you have a paper form, please complete it tonight and return it in the reply paid envelope. Remember, every household must participate.

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The rollout of the NBN network in Victoria continues to gain momentum, with both service availability and connections close to double what they were 12 months ago. The NBN network has recently become available in Pakenham, Officer, Moe, Newhaven and Warragul. NBN Victorian spokesperson Michael Moore said, “It has been an exciting year so far as we continue moving through regional and rural Victoria, providing people with the opportunity to connect to fast broadband through the NBN network. “By September 2018 it is expected there will be more than 2.5 million Victorians homes and businesses that can connect to services over the NBN network, or where construction has started.” NBN, the company delivering access to fast broadband across Australia, aims to connect eight million homes and businesses nationally by 2020.

Car collides with tree A MAN was taken to Latrobe Regional Hospital after his vehicle crashed into a tree last Wednesday. The incident occurred just north of Mirboo North, on Thorpdale Road, about 500m from the Strzelecki Highway intersection, at 10.45am. The Morwell man, 23, was treated on scene by paramedics before being transported to hospital with scratches and bumps, and for further testing relating to a possible medical condition that may have caused the accident. Police believe he was travelling an appropriate speed. Police from the Bass Coast and at Latrobe highway patrols, Mirboo North CFA, and CFA fire suppression and rescue personnel attended. The road was closed for a short time.

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Olympic ambition: Leongatha’s Eleanor Patterson as she appeared in an advertisement for Swisse vitamins, filmed in South Gippsland. Photo courtesy Swisse Wellness.

Leap of a lifetime By Brad Lester IN a little over a week’s time Leongatha’s own Olympic hopeful, Eleanor Patterson will prepare to jump for gold in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Australian track and field squad is still training in Florida, USA, in preparation for the Rio 2016 Games track and field events starting August 12. Not wanting to miss out on all the fun, the Australian athletics team all dressed up in the same Olympic gear as the rest of the Australian squad in Rio, and staged its own claytons ‘opening ceremony’ in an empty Florida stadium. Athletes waved Aussie flags and took selfies before watching the official opening ceremony on TV.

Patterson traversed the globe in the lead-up to the games. The high jumper is renowned for winning a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in 2014 and has achieved a personal best jump of 1.96m. She is the joint holder of the world youth title and outright holder of the Oceania junior record. In the lead up to the Olympics, the 20 year old competed in Diamond League events in Europe before heading to Florida in the United States of America for the Australian athletics team camp. Patterson’s high jump event starts on August 18, Rio time. She is an ambassador for multivitamin brand Swisse, which has touted her as “the best female high jump prospect that the world has seen for over 30 years”.

Shining moment: Aussie Olympic athletes Cedric Dubler, Michelle Jenneke and Eleanor Patterson of Leongatha (back) pose for a selfie as the track and field squad take part in their own ‘opening ceremony’ in Florida, United States of America.

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Patterson sealed Olympic selection for the Australian team with a jump of 1.90m to win the 2016 national title. She will be supported in her Olympic campaign by coach David Green, also of Leongatha, who has been by her side since 2008. Patterson, nicknamed ‘Floss’, attended St Laurence’s Primary School and Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College, both in Leongatha. According to her profile on the Australian Olympic team website, her favourite food is sushi. She used to work at a sushi store in Leongatha. The Olympic Games High Jump Final is on Sunday, August 21 from 9.30am. The qualifying takes place on Thursday, August 18 from 10.50pm. Patterson is the daughter of Helen and Mark Patterson of Leongatha.

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Boaters reject parking plan PLANS to formalise parking and rejuvenate the amenities at the Walkerville foreshore have been met with anger from the local angling club. The Walkerville Foreshore committee of management is in charge of the project, which the Walkerville Blue Water Boating and Angling Club has loudly objected to. Angling club spokesperson Kevin Jones said there was no consultation with the wider community before the plans were drawn up. He said the original plans for the project, which claimed to increase car and boat parking along the foreshore from zero spaces to 15 spaces, were misleading. “We would never have got this far (into the dispute) if the original plan wasn’t misleading,” he said. “We have alternate plans which will be presented to the South

Gippsland Shire Council. The plans will be an example of what happens when you actually consult with the community. “Right now we can park 45 cars and trailers, as well as other cars down there. The new plans give us only 31. We have tried to work with the foreshore committee.” Mr Jones said in the 50 years he has been holidaying in Walkerville, he has never seen a problem relating to parking along the foreshore. Mr Jones said the money allocated to the “beautification of a car park” would be better spent fixing the sea wall. “There is a major erosion problem on the foreshore and the seawall needs to be fixed. That is something we agree on, but leave the parking alone,” he said. Foreshore committee chair Bill Bray said the $600,000 project had been approved by the planning minister two years ago and community consultation was undertaken. Mr Bray said there would be

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Not necessary: Walkerville Blue Water Boating and Angling Club spokesperson Kevin Jones has objected to plans drawn up by the Walkerville Foreshore committee of management to formalise parking. similar parking to what is there now, which he called “informal, haphazard and dangerous”. “There is such a limited space, we have to be really conscious of managing the area for all users, not just the boating club,” he said. If approved, the project would be

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Children to bring legend to life THE legend of Lennie Gwyther continues to sweep the Leongatha community as school children prepare to bring his story to the stage. Coinciding with recent efforts to erect a statue of Lennie Gwyther and his horse Ginger Mick in Leongatha, Leongatha Primary School has begun production on the play Lennie the Legend: 600 Miles to Sydney, which will be performed from Monday, October 17 until Friday, October 21 in Mesley Hall. Written by Roz Girvan and Janie Humphreys

from Clifton Hill Primary School, the play tells the true story of Lennie’s legendary 1000 kilometre, 33 day solo journey to Sydney to see the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932 at age nine. “He was nine years old with his pony Ginger Mick,� music teacher Jessica Stein said. “He arrived just a few days before the bridge opened and went to Taronga Zoo and met Donald Bradman – which our Grade 5s are very excited to be acting out a big scene at the Sydney Cricket Ground.� The entire school – including all 620 students – is involved with the production. Two different casts

– each consisting of 310 students – will be used to tell the story. “There’ll be about 26 lead characters for the show,� Ms Stein said. “There’ll be full singing, full dancing, full acting, sets, props and costumes for a lot of children. It’s all very busy.� The play was first performed at Clifton Hill Primary School, where the playwrights worked. The principal of Clifton Hill was also a descendent of one of the characters in the story. “When I heard about their show, and I knew about what mayor Bob Newton was doing to get the statue erected, I figured what a perfect time to jump

on and do the show as well and put it together,� Ms Stein said. “We’ve just started rehearsals. We’ve got everything in the show from little preppies as corncobs through to Grade 4s dressed up as peacocks, as well as visits to the Taronga Zoo and all sorts of stuff.� Assisting Ms Stein is Megyn Holland, who is in charge of costuming. Katrina Hodges is in charge of sets and props, and there are countless more. “There are so many of the staff who are involved with it – whether it be narration teams or backstage crew,� Ms Stein said. For more information, contact Leongatha Primary School at 5667 4600.

All inclusive: Grade 3 students from Leongatha Primary School practice waving goodbye to Lennie Gwyther in preparation for their roles in Lennie the Legend: 600 Miles to Sydney. All 620 students at the school will be involved with the production.

Official welcome: South Gippsland Shire Council held a successful citizenship ceremony in the council chamber last Wednesday, featuring a performance by the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band. The new citizens and officials were, from left, Justin Alba of Leongatha, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, Parvez Pathan of Korumburra, Saifan Pathan of Korumburra, MJ Gill of Korumburra, Roshi Saini of Korumburra, Shalini Gulati of Korumburra, Rosario Alba of Leongatha, John O’Brien of Loch, Susan O’Brien of Loch, mayor Cr Bob Newton, Cornelis Koedoot of Berrys Creek, Francisco Alba of Leongatha, Pedro Da Silva of Korumburra, and Bernard Silvey of Foster.

Guinea pigs taken TWO Inverloch children are pleading for their much loved guinea pigs to be returned after they were stolen from Nautilus Road, Inverloch, oN the weekend. The guinea pigs were in a two storey wooden cage which had been placed on the naturestrip by the children so the animals could access fresh grass. The cage was taken by someone who may have been unaware the animals were inside and thought the cage had been placed on the naturestrip as hard rubbish. If anyone has any information in relation to the whereabouts of the guinea pigs or the cage, can they please contact Wonthaggi Police by phoning 5671 4100.

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POLICE engraved bicycles and affixed anti-theft LEONGATHA Police are searching for these garnumber plate screws to cars and motorbikes at the den ornaments, among many stolen from front in Wonthaggi on Sunday. yards in Leongatha. The day was so successful, police are now planning to run similar crime prevention operations in other parts of South Gippsland.

If anyone has information on their whereabouts or those responsible, contact Leongatha Police 56622285 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

Men wanted by police Do you have ideas - big or small - for the future of South Gippsland? Your ideas can help shape a new vision through the 2017-2021 Council Plan. ‘OurSay’ is an online platform that gives YOU the opportunity to participate in Council forums from the comfort of your home. You can participate via Council’s website or Facebook page. Have your say and see what others are talking about. www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

ON the run: police are seeking the identities of these men in relation to an alleged theft in Leongatha at 9am on Sunday, July 31. The men drove in the vehicle shown and were also seen parked in the main street of Poowong. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Senior Constable Liza Burrows at the Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit on 5671 4119 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.

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Sewerage celebration A LONG-AWAITED project in the development of three burgeoning towns was completed recently. The completion of the $20 million Poowong, Loch and Nyora Sewerage Scheme was acknowledged at a community celebration held at Loch by townspeople, South Gippsland Shire Council, South East Water, South Gippsland Water and Harriet Shing, Eastern Victoria Region MLC. An industry first partnership between South Gippsland Water and South East Water has delivered a pressure sewer system for each of the three towns, with treatment of the wastewater at the Lang Lang Waste Water Treatment Plant. All targeted landholdings are now connected or have committed to connect to the scheme, with the project completed within timelines and budget. South Gippsland Water managing director Philippe du Plessis said, “This project has been successfully delivered through collaboration with the local communities and the two water corporations working together to connect some 400 properties. “The result is improved environmental health across Poowong, Loch and Nyora by minimising the risk of household sewerage polluting the environment through ageing, failing and poorly maintained septic tanks.” Ms Shing said thanks to strong collaboration, 100 percent of targeted landholdings have committed to con-

necting to the scheme. The project has been completed on time and on budget. “The upgrade will help minimise the risk of household sewerage polluting the environment through ageing, failing and poorly maintained septic tanks, which will boost the liveability of the towns,” she said. Pressure sewer systems are an environmentally friendly way of collecting and transporting wastewater from households. Waste transported to South East Water’s Lang Lang Recycling Plant is treated to Class A standard. The bulk recycled water scheme services industry and agriculture in the Lang Lang, Koo Wee Rup South and Nyora areas. “This is a major win for the communities of Poowong, Loch and Nyora. They now have a state of the art sewerage system to bolster their towns and benefit the environment,” she said. “There was a strong community push for improved wastewater management in the three townships. We’ve listened to the community, and we’ve delivered for residents – on time and on budget.” As with all construction works, soil disturbance has been experienced around the townships. Reinstatement works are continuing and customers who are experiencing soil subsidence on their property are encouraged to contact to South Gippsland Water on 5682 0444.

Milestone reached: from left, celebrating the completion of the $20 million Poowong, Loch and Nyora Sewerage Scheme were, Kevin Hutchings of South East Water, Chris Strong of Loch, South Gippsland Shire Councillor Lorraine Brunt, Philippe du Plessis of South Gippsland Water, Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriett Shing, Don Garnham of Nyora and South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Bob Newton.

Minister urged to fund highway GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien has called on the State Government to get on with the re-alignment of the Black Spur section of South Gippsland Highway This was after being informed a business case is still being prepared more than two years after it was first funded. In State Parliament recently, Mr O’Brien called on the Minister for Roads, Luke Donnellan to match funding for the South Gippsland and Hyland highways that has been committed by the Federal Coalition. “In Parliament last month I asked the minister about the status of the business case for the Black Spur realignment, a $51 mil-

lion project that will vastly improve safety and traffic movements on a dangerous section between Koonwarra and Meeniyan,” Mr O’Brien said. “This week I received the minister’s response which indicated the business case is still being prepared. “It is very disappointing this has taken so long.” Mr Donnellan said, “In relation to matching a Federal Coalition funding commitment to construction of the project, the Victorian Government is considering all funding offers made during the 2016 federal election. “Before the federal election, Victorian ministers were negotiating with federal ministers on the reallocation of $1.5 billion in federal funding previously provided for the East West Link project.

ment completely on his own to the tune of $51 million. He now has the opportunity to capitalise on a federal contribution and get this project done. “The Federal commitment includes improvement works between Foster and Yar“The Victorian Government is seeking to conclude these negotiations as a matter of priority in order for priority transport projects to be delivered across the state. “Decisions about the Black Spur realignment will be considered in these discussions.” Mr O’Brien said the commitment by McMillan MP Russell Broadbent and Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister and Gippsland MP Darren Chester of $25 million for upgrading the South

Gippsland Highway was a golden opportunity not to be missed. “I understand Mr Chester will be meeting with the State Labor Government soon to discuss matching funding for these and other priority projects including a $5 million allocation for the Hyland Highway,” Mr O’Brien said. “Prior to the Federal Coalition’s commitment to South Gippsland roads, Minister Donnellan was facing the challenge of funding the Black Spur re-align-

Call to keep Inverloch tip THE final decision about the future of the Inverloch transfer station is fast approaching, and Inverloch residents are keen to ensure it stays open. Bass Coast Shire Council put forward the option to close the facility due to cost and environmental impacts. However, the concept was met with an uproar from Inverloch ratepayers, who claim the site is well used and would be significant loss to the town. At a community consultation session held in July, council CEO Paul Buckley said the transfer station cost council $185,000 to run, and wasn’t operating its best practice. However, president of the newly formed Bass Coast Residents and Ratepayers Association Kevin Griffin claimed this was small price to pay for a well used facility. “This ($185,000) represents 0.36 per cent of income received from rates and charges,” he said. “It is astonishing to see council attempt to argue financial concerns in order to close this

essential public facility.” Mr Griffin said council’s report lacked enough evidence to justify the closure. “At no point in the report is any verifiable risk measurement data provided in relation to the ‘potential impacts’,” he said. “The report goes on to state the ‘transfer station is located 10 minutes from Wonthaggi transfer station. This assumption fails to consider that a laden vehicle will likely be travelling at a reduced speed. This assumption fails to consider the effects of increased traffic volumes resulting from the residential growth cited in the report. “Given these factors, it is more likely that travel time from Inverloch to Wonthaggi will be in excess of 15 minutes.” Council will make its final decision at its ordinary council meeting on Wednesday, August 17. Should council decide to close the facility, it will continue to operate until its official closure in September 2017. The Star contacted council for comment but council did not respond before going to print.

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ram and I urge Minister Donnellan to ensure he matches that funding as well to improve a very ordinary piece of road.” “I’m pleased with the Minister’s response indicating the Black Spur and other sections of road will be consid-

ered but he now needs to take the opportunity and help improve South Gippsland roads. “The Melbourne Labor government has cut the roads maintenance budget by 10 per cent since coming in to power and has scrapped the $160 million Coun-

try Roads and Bridges Program. “The least it could do now is match this Federal funding and help to improve our roads.” Media contact: Danny O’Brien 0481 013 620 danny.obrien@parliament.vic.gov.au

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FRIDAY, August 19 will be a fun filled day at Inverloch Primary School. Students will take part in Jump Rope for Heart to raise funds towards addressing heart disease and children are seeking sponsorship to skip. The same day, the school will be celebrating the Olympics with a multi-age day. Children will come dressed

in their favourite sports outfit. A VISIT to The ArtSpace, Mirboo North (next to the brewery) is guaranteed to brighten up your winter. Gippsland Naturally is a photographic exhibition and fundraiser for Lock the Gate Victoria. The exhibition features photos of the local area by Marg Thomas and Gayle Margaret, of

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Coal and CSG Free Mirboo North. The grass roots movement is hoping Victorian Resources Minister Wade Noonan will announce a ban on onshore gas for the state when parliament resumes mid-August. The exhibition opened on Sunday and will run until August 31. SOME words of wisdom from a recent newsletter of Bass Valley Primary School: “Please and thank you are still magical words.” BUSINESS owners are encouraged to attend events as part of Victoria’s Small Business Festival. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said the following events would be held in South Gippsland: • strategies for building your business on August 16 at Coal Creek, Korumburra and at the Foster Arts Centre on August 18; • the Small Business Bus will visit Meeniyan outside the old town hall on August 18; • successfully exiting your business short workshop on August 9 at the Milpara Community House at a cost of $20; and • what makes us buy and buy in with Dan Gregory on August 24 at the Leongatha Salvation Army at a cost of $30. See www.business. vic.gov.au/festival to book or find out further information. PREP students at Korumburra Primary School celebrated with the annual Prep Party

Night last Wednesday. Children enjoyed a dress-up parade, a sumptuous dinner supplied by the Prep students’ parents and activities. Then on Friday, the preps led the school in two songs at assembly. IT was a gala night for the Newhaven College Year 11 students who danced the night away at their Presentation Ball last Saturday in Newhaven. The fun and games continue at Newhaven College with a Pie Competition, Pie Drive and Dress Up Day to be held on Monday, August 29. More details will be announced at assemblies next week.

Women need donations SOUTH Gippslanders are being urged to help local woman live with dignity. Emma Baido from Korumburra is coordinating the local collection of pads and tampons to give to local women unable to afford the essential sanitary items, enduring homelessness or fleeing domestic violence. She is undertaking the effort through not for profit charity, Share the Dignity. Collection will take place during August and donations are also welcome online at www.sharethedignity. com.au Items can be donated in Korumburra at Guardian Pharmacy and Michael’s Supa IGA, in Leongatha at Michael’s Supa IGA and Terry White Chemist, in Wonthaggi at Coles supermarket and Australian Hearing, and in Inverloch at the Inverloch Community Hub.

Libraries celebrate Reading Hour LIBRARIES across West Gippsland will celebrate The Reading Hour on Tuesday, August 16 with a series of special Story Time sessions.

THE Newhaven College Boys Vocal Group will be performing at the Victorian Schools Music Festival at the Hawthorn Town hall tonight, Tuesday, August 9. The performance will begin around 7.30pm and will be streamed live on www. finemusiconline.com. au for anyone wishing to watch the boys perform. SAUSAGE rolls, party pies and lots of party food was enjoyed back at the Inverloch Kongwak rooms on Sunday by the hungry and very happy Under12 IK footballers who won back to back flags on Sunday against the Korumburra Bena Giants at Phillip Island. Presentations were also made and the celebrations continued throughout the afternoon.

Raising awareness: Emma Baido (centre), Share the Dignity charity, with Terry White Chemist staff, Holly Hurst (left) and Bec Grabham. The chemist is a collection point for pads and tampons to help local women.

Come along: the public is invited to take part in The Reading Hour at some libraries next Tuesday, August 16.

“This national event promotes the benefits of reading and storytelling as life skills. It’s a great opportunity for parents and children to come into the library to enjoy reading with a community of other families,” said West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation chair Cr Mikaela Power. “We are looking forward to celebrating this event with Story Time sessions featuring fun stories that can be shared in only 10 minutes a day, encouraging parents and caregivers to find opportunities in their day to have some reading time.” The Reading Hour emerged from the National Year of Reading 2012, and is an ongoing campaign from Love2Read, funded by the ALIA Australian Public Library Alliance and in partnership with the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund. Responding to research highlighting Australia’s critically low literacy rates and the increased social and economic opportunities for children that are read to from an early age, The Reading Hour initiative reminds parents, caregivers and families that reading together doesn’t have to be a massive undertaking in their increasingly busy lives. Story Time sessions on August 16 include: • Mirboo North Library, 11am to 11.30am; • Phillip Island Library, 11am to 11.30am; • Warragul Library, 10.30am to 11.00am; and • Drouin Library, 1.30pm to 2.30pm. No bookings are required for the sessions.

Movie with health benefits MORE than 90 people enjoyed an absolutely fabulous night at the Lyrebird Hospital Auxiliary’s fundraiser film night at Stadium 4 Cinemas Leongatha last Thursday. The crowd enjoyed opening night of Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, with shrieks and laughter coming from the audience. It was wonderful to have friends, locals, groups from Inverloch and Korumburra, and staff from several campuses of Gippsland Southern Health supporting the night. The small group of hard working volunteers provided an ‘absolutely fabulous’ array of supper afterwards and organised a raffle. More than $860 was raised to go towards buying equipment for Gippsland Southern Health Service, Korumburra and Leongatha. New auxiliary members are always welcome.

Girls night out: from left, Michelle Krohn, Lynne Missen and Aileen Clark enjoyed the Lyrebird Auxiliary fundraiser to support Gippsland Southern Health Service.

Social time: from left, Jenny Rowe, Grace Hopwood and Phil Hopwood share a chat at the Lyrebird Auxiliary movie night.

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New council candidates continue to nominate for local government elections in South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires this October. Here are some of the latest.

Many experiences: Ray Argento, a former dairy farmer and captain of the Toora CFA, will contest the Coastal Promontory Ward at the South Gippsland Shire Council election this October.

Ray promises to serve TOORA’s Ray Argento is well known for his work as a Country Fire Authority volunteer will run for South Gippsland Shire Council. Mr Argento will contest the Coastal Promontory Ward. The former dairy farmer and Gippsland Community Leadership Program graduate has promised to represent farmers and smaller communities. “As a recently retired dairy farmer with past industry representative experience and skills, l believe I will be best placed to ensure the farmers in our region will be well represented on council,” Mr Argento said. “I will also ensure the smaller communities on the outer fringes of our shire will have an adequate voice, so as not to miss out on vital services and possible grants to enable our region to grow. “The constant funding battle for our share of road maintenance will be high on the minds of many within the shire, with accountability of recent political promises a priority on my list.” Mr Argento wants to grow the shire’s tourism, industry and population to enable communities to grow and prosper, thereby attracting more families to the shire. “This will in turn increase employment, whilst ensuring our senior people, who have given so much, are taken care of and their needs not forgotten,” he said. Mr Argento said his experience as a family man, self employed farmer and as a former captain of the Toora CFA, he believes he has improved himself through learning and community involvement. “Participating in the 2015 Gippsland Community Leadership Program has enabled me to broaden my horizon, and given me the necessary skills to chart and enhance my leadership qualities within my own community,” he said. “The program gave me the opportunity to meet and speak to various influential speakers, leaders in both community, industry, commerce and politics. These various contacts will enable me to ensure our council ‘hits the ground running’.”

Hand up: Wonthaggi’s Les Larke is putting his hand up for the Bass Coast council elections, running in the Bunurong ward.

Bunurong to be fiercely contested WONTHAGGI resident Les Larke is the latest candidate to put his hand up to contest the Bunurong ward in the Bass Coast Shire elections in October, encompassing Wonthaggi, Wonthaggi North, South Dudley, Cape Paterson, Inverloch and Pound Creek. Mr Larke said there are three pillars he is standing for: strong financial leadership, listening and engagement with the community, and a fair representation of communities.

“I see a lot which can be improved with the expenses on the corporate side; they have a huge executive and administration staff which takes a lot of the budget. That doesn’t leave a lot of money for services and capital works,” he said. “The community and the council are constantly at loggerheads. “The performance of this council is reflected in the poor rating in the Community Satisfaction Survey.” Mr Larke is a CPA Australia accountant and a former general manager of State Trustees. He said his experience gave him a balance between leadership, strategic and financial capabilities. Mr Larke was a strong voice working to obtain funding for the Wonthaggi cemetery which has resulted in a master plan being prepared. Significant drainage works are now underway. “The cemetery issue was a case in point where the Bass Coast lacked financial management and governance,” he said. “I see this as systemic of the broader problems in council.” Mr Larke also negotiated a pedestrian crossing for Rose Lodge, a Wonthaggi Aged Care facility. This also services pedestrians crossing to and from the hospital to Guide Park. “I see the role of any new council to change the culture and use a bottom up approach instead of a top down,” he said. “It shouldn’t be the sole responsibility of the CEO; council very much has a role to play, especially in the strategic direction and preparation of the council plan. “There’s just no trust or respect at the moment with this current council and you can’t operate effectively on that basis.” Mr Larke has already been on the hustings, and is going door to door to understand the issues which people are most passionate about. “I am not going into this as a one issue candidate but very much wanting to change the culture going forward,” he said.

Giving back to the community: a former CEO of Surfing Victoria, Max Wells is standing as a candidate for the Bunurong Ward.

Former CEO to stand WITH Bass Coast Shire Council experiencing one of the lowest satisfaction ratings in the state, Inverloch resident Max Wells thinks he can help. As a candidate for the Bunurong Ward, Mr Wells is betting his previous experience as CEO of Surfing Victoria will make him an asset to council. “I’m just concerned the decision making process that’s currently in place with the current councillors is not to the level of community consultation that should be there,” he said. “I’m sure they believe they consult, but I just don’t know if they’re broadly consulting with the community.” Mr Wells said the key to improving council’s current decision making process lies with a concept known as the triple bottom line – a framework that strives to obtain a balance among social, economic and environmental factors. “Those three facets of community make up a good decision making process – social being the people, economic being the financial drivers and environmental obviously being the natural environment,” he said. Mr Wells decided to run for council after retiring from Surfing Victoria in February this year, where he spent more than 15 years managing multi-million dollar budgets, running one of Victoria’s hallmark sporting events (Bells Beach surfing contest), and working with all levels of government and local communities across the state. “Because of my background, I really believe I’ve got some good strong connections to community and I want to take that experience in stakeholder relations I’ve picked up over 15 years in that CEO role and bring it to the table here for this community,” he said. Prior to his time with Surfing Victoria, Mr Wells worked as a teacher at Wonthaggi Tech and Wonthaggi Secondary College. He moved to the Bass Coast in the early 1980s, where he met his wife and raised two children. In 2014, he was awarded an Order of Australia medal for his services to surfing and to the community.

Walking the talk: Julian Brown of Inverloch will advocate for walking and cycling paths if elected to Bass Coast Shire Council.

Brown to fight for tip BUNURONG Ward candidate Julian Brown wants to re-open the Wonthaggi Visitor Information Centre and keep the Inverloch transfer station open. The martial arts instructor and Inverloch resident will contest the Bass Coast Shire Council election. “I think there have been some examples of poor in-

frastructure design and implementation in the last four years,” he said. “Most notably the chicanes on Surf Parade in Inverloch where they should have been speed humps and the ‘back-to-front’ bus shelter on Sandy Mount Avenue. “I support construction of the path along Surf Parade but think the use of consultants in the process has been a waste of money.” An opponent of expensive special charge schemes, Mr Brown backs the completion of missing sections in the walking and cycling network, with the most notable gap now being at San Remo. “The network will be a great asset for tourism, especially in spring and summer when the good weather will best allow for its use,” he said. “In December 2015 and January 2016 I walked the 1200 kilometres of the Shikoku Buddhist pilgrimage in Japan. Having done that walk, I can say the overall natural beauty of the Bass Coast walk is better than that of the world famous Shikoku route. “I support looking at the feasibility of linking Wonthaggi to Inverloch via a walking and cycling path”. Mr Brown wants council to undertake more work in-house and rely less on consultants. “We need to ensure rates are as low as possible so they are affordable for ratepayers and sustainable into the future,” he said. “I believe as a general principle people should be able to walk their dogs on the beach responsibly. “Finally, we need to ensure as much money as possible goes into capital works.” He can be contacted on julianforbunurong@gmail.com

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OPINIONS

Where is equity?

AT the July meeting of South Gippsland Shire Council, a motion was submitted for debate by myself and Cr Andrew McEwen with regard to the future discretionary capital works spending in the different areas in the shire over the next 15 years. The motion is more than clear when it refers to future discretionary works. Most of the capital works budget is spent on existing assets and this spending is called maintenance or renewals spending. This just looks after the assets in place now whereas our motion investigated where new assets expenditure was to go within the shire. This expenditure is not discretionary. If it were not spent, our assets would deteriorate and so it is not accurate to claim this expenditure is discretionary at all. Those results were discussed in the report and rather than debate that motion, those opposed to the motion (the majority bloc again!) chose to confuse the debate by constantly referring back to the last 13 years’ entire capital works budget and then to refer to the future renewal expenditure. This was an attempt to discredit the facts on the table. The facts are that for the next 15 years some areas of the shire will have nothing new constructed from capital works budget. Some areas are unfairly treated. Mirboo North for example does indeed have zero dollars assigned for new works, other than the $400,000 within the Community Budgeting program which was approved last year. Ve-

nus Bay is not much better treated. Foster on the other hand, and having a much smaller population than Mirboo North, is receiving around $5 million on new capital works items over the 15 years. The message portrayed from some that new infrastructure can be justified being spent in select areas by telling the residents in other areas that well, we are still maintaining your current assets so you should be happy, just does not wash with the residents in those areas. Cr Don Hill, Tarwin Valley Ward, South Gippsland Shire Council, Wild Dog Valley.

Share the benefits FAIRNESS is an intrinsic value of our society and culture. After considerable comment to me about the perceived lack of equity in council’s decision making for smaller towns and communities, I analysed council’s current 15 year long term capital works program. The bulk of the program goes, as it should, to asset renewal of existing facilities. There is some $77 million of new capital works projects in the plan or discretionary expenditure after asset renewals. Some 94 percent of this goes to three main towns, excluding Mirboo North. Nine of our 28 towns receive something new, six receive a paltry amount not commensurate with their population or rate raised and 19 receive nothing. I attempted to move the notice of motion with councillors Don Hill, Jeanette Harding and Kieran Kennedy to call for a report for the new council on establishing a

E D I T O R I A L Wanted: candidates with people’s interests at heart A RUSH of new candidates ahead of the October council elections reflects simmering discontent with some of the decisions made by our local councils. Four new candidates have nominated for the Bunurong Ward of Bass Coast Shire Council, which covers Inverloch and Wonthaggi, all vying for one of three positions. Inverloch has been a hotpot of controversy, with issues such as dogs on beaches, delays to the construction of the Surf Parade pathway and now the proposed closure of the town’s transfer station creating community discontent. Lack of genuine consultation by not implementing the community’s wishes – or in the case of the tip, not consulting at all - has offended many in the community, as has the lack of action that has resulted. It’s a simple concept but one that council seems yet to grasp. South Gippsland Shire Council has been embroiled in conflict between groups of councillors that has resulted in two panel hearings regarding code of conduct breaches. These hearings have cost ratepayers financially, and also in lost time and energy that would have been better spent focusing on debating the community’s needs. Having said that, council has made some significant achievements over its term, notably securing funding for rebuilding the Long Jetty at Port Welshpool, the construction of the Karmai Integrated Children’s Centre at Korumburra, and in Leongatha, the heavy vehicle alternate route, proposed redevelopment of Bair Street, and just this week, the redevelopment of the railway precinct. But the odds of change on South Gippsland Shire Council could be perhaps greater than ever, with many candidates either confirming their nominations or leaning towards doing so. Constituents need candidates with the community’s best interests at the forefront of their minds, with one eye on the present and the other on the future. They also need a mix of experience and fresh blood on council, but above all councillors who are capable of working together and able to move on from decisions not made in their favour for the betterment of the shire as a whole. When candidates seek your support, consider what current councillors have they done for you and your community in the past four years, and how new candidates plan to make life even better in your shire.

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“small towns capital works community budgeting program”. This would allocate an appropriate amount for different sized towns and allow communities to set their own local priorities. This was rejected out of hand by the majority. The Local Government Act in its section on objectives states in 3c 1 “that the primary objective of a council is to endeavour to achieve best outcomes for the local community having regard to the long term and cumulative effects of decisions.” And further section 3c 2 e says “to ensure that service and facilities are provided by council are accessible and equitable.” Clearly when only three towns are the major beneficiaries of new capital works projects this does not comply with these key objectives of councils. There was no misinformation, the figure were clearly stated as new capital works and not asset renewal. This is discretionary expenditure by council. Some $3 million of this was directed for luxuries of sealing roadways in recreation reserves and other car parks in the next 12 months. This was voted for at a time we have no footpath or safe place to walk for school children on the main street in Nyora ($65,000 to install one) when many B doubles use the road. When we have an inadequate goat track to Korumburra Secondary College and when many smaller towns and hamlets don’t even have full footpaths for their main streets. In the debate and in the mayor’s message I have been accused of misinformation and creating disquiet and envy. I have delivered my self funded newsletter to more than 3000 homes and talked to 700 people in the past month. There is already a deep disquiet in the community about fairness and equity? My motion was an attempt to address a running score for many small towns and communities. The overwhelming response from my wards smaller towns from places like a Loch, Poowong, Nyora, Koonwarra, Kongwak, Bena, Buffalo and Meeniyan is a deep and abiding sense of unfairness and resignation in terms of council discretionary capital works. Rather than attacking the messenger, it would have been more appropriate to address the unfairness of new capital works allocations. Our motion was an attempt to restore some sense of fairness. But when 25 districts/towns out of 28 either don’t get anything or a meagre amount of new capital works there is something rotten. Cr Andrew McEwen, Strzelecki Ward, South Gippsland Shire Council, Meeniyan.

Performance of councillors WITH the Bass Coast Shire

Council elections in October this year, surely a major item the candidates need to be aware of is how they will improve the performance of the council. Over the last four years the council’s performance is seen by many as being on a slippery slide. Therefore, a lot of hard work is necessary to repair the damage that has been done. We will need new councillors bringing fresh attitudes and ideas. Most of the existing councillors have failed residents and ratepayers. The new councillors will need to increase the performance level of the Bass Coast Shire to a community satisfaction level of at least 80 percent by the end of their term. This figure can be achieved but will need councillors to step up to their task with a positive drive for the residents and ratepayers who trusted them by voting for them. An enhancement in council performance can come from knowledge of the Local Government Act that is framed to ensure councils deliver the help and service the community expects and deserves. Would it be reasonable to expect performance is also related to lifting the profile of the shire, such as by organising additional annual major events similar to the Inverloch Jazz Festival. This type of event attracts people from outside the shire and indirectly promotes the Bass Coast as a good place for retirees to relocate to. Even those in the workforce may find it attractive to live on the Bass Coast and make the road trip to the outer suburbs of Melbourne for work. A definite performance enhancer is to improve the communication skills of councillors and council staff. Over the last few years answers to emails or getting a return phone call has been below par. Furthermore, would it not make an appreciable difference if all councillors were subjected to a performance rating? Would not an eight on a scale of 10 be a reasonable expectation? Assessments can be via media community surveys and council community surveys, which could coincide with the timing of the State Government annual council satisfaction survey. The performance assessment should demonstrate how a councillor rates in the categories of honesty, openness and willingness to talk to all residents who may need their help. Perhaps some community Q and A forums, in local areas, bimonthly or monthly, should be promoted. Those would go a long way in building the consultation and communication processes. The mayor’s report in the local papers would be better received as a report on Bass Coast, not world events. The better the performance we can get with some new councillors the bigger the positive outcomes – a direction council must take to earn back some respect from the ratepayers. Current ‘street talk’ is anti-BC-

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SC performance. Wastage of money, budget fragility, poor animal management, excessive use of consultants and lack of proper consultation are the hot topics requiring an uplift in performance. Robert Scott, Inverloch.

connected. Well done everyone!! I’d also like to thank the local media for positive coverage. Your role in highlighting the good in our region is paramount and I recognise this often means non-standard work hours for yourselves personally. Meg Edwards, Fish Creek.

Dogs at a loss

Council waste

I TRY to do the right thing. The other day I decided to give my two large dogs a run in a dogoff-leash area.

THE time remaining for our current Bass Coast councillors to remain in office is fast drawing to a close.

Sharing the concerns of beachgoers I took them to the Wonthaggi sportsground dog park. This area is only fenced on three sides so I stood at the open end and launched a ball to the far end. Imagine my shock when the dogs both escaped out of a gap at the other end. This gave them free range on the walking/cycling path. No cyclists were impaired by their escape but they couldn’t find the way back. I was on the wrong side of the fence with their leads! Luckily a walker was happy to guide them to the entrance at which point I put them on their leads. I am very grateful to the anonymous walker but very disappointed Bass Coast Shire Council does not have adequate dog off lead areas. We need tourists to spend time in this area so there should be adequate facilities. A lot of caravan and camper van based travellers have dogs with them. Imagine if someone passing through stopped to give their dogs a break and then lost them from a supposedly secure area? All it takes is a fence that completely encloses an area and includes a gate. Dog owners can do the rest but maybe I need a consultant to report back to my dogs. Geoff Ellis, Wattle Bank.

With this in mind I believe it’s time for a review to be carried out on their performances over the past four years to enable the ratepayers to decide if they should be returned or replaced. Some of the items that have caused concern during their term in office are: • wasting money on engaging consultants for the design and documentation of projects that should have been carried out by in house staff; • wasting money on consultants fees for the design and documentation of charge schemes that have no chance of being accepted by the residents involved and are ultimately abandoned; • not consulting with stakeholders on proposed charge schemes prior to documentation being prepared. Not preparing estimates of costs for discussions with ratepayers prior to proceeding to the documentation stage; • engaged consultants to report on the Inverloch dogs on the beach fiasco and then took no notice of their recommendations and/or DAMAC’s report and went ahead with their own decisions. More money wasted; • closing the Wonthaggi Information Centre without any notice or discussions with the stakeholders claiming it was for monitory reasons when it was mostly manned by volunteers; • proposing to close the Inverloch tip, again without any consultation with anyone; • imposing a cost on ratepayers for a compost bin regardless of whether they want one or not as well as extending the collection time of their rubbish bin to fortnightly. Imagine the smell of rotting food scraps on a hot summer’s day; • delaying the construction of a footpath along Surf Parade, Inverloch until a consultant could be engaged to advise if there were any trees that should not be removed; and • the greatest of all was when the council placed an advertisement in the Melbourne papers calling for consultants to advise them how they should be operating and engaging with the ratepayers. Unbelievable, yep. This is just a summary of wastages generated by this council and despite previous guarantees of consultations with all stakeholders it appears this has not and will not be happening. Ivan Hipworth, Inverloch.

Thanks council JUST a letter of thanks and appreciation to the South Gippsland Shire Council for recently supporting the Fish Creek Community Development Group. As chairperson, I represented the group at council’s community grants night, to receive a grant for a new equipment (laptop). The laptop is being used to assist in scanning archives and developing new shared resources for the group and wider Fish Creek Community. I’d also like to say thank you to all the other groups who were represented on the night. Having been fortunate to attend a few of these ceremonies now, wearing different community hats, it is a heart-warming and inspiring night to hear about the great projects the community grants program supports and to meet the volunteers behind them. We have a great culture of volunteerism in South Gippsland which benefits all of us not only with the projects directly, but also provides endless opportunities to be

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Wedded bliss by coast

DEBBIE Gray and Peter McIndoe honeymooned in and around beautiful Coffs Harbour on the New South Wales coast following their wedding on July 19.

The bride is the daughter of Robert and the late Leonie Gray, and the groom is the son of the late Don and Peggy McIndoe. The couple wed at 2pm at Aanuka Beach Resort, Coffs Harbour. Guests were Debbie’s father Robert, sisters Wendy Lund and Rhonda Lester, and close family friend Dannielle Elkin. Debbie carried a bouquet of beautiful yellow, white, pink and mauve roses, while Peter wore a matching yellow rose for his buttonhole flower. The wedding was followed by tea at the Aanuka Beach Resort Restaurant.

Memorable day: Debbie Gray and Peter McIndoe wed at Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, on July 19.

Stunning setting: Shimmer Marquees will be one of the exhibitors taking part in the South Gippy Wedding Showcase in Wonthaggi this Sunday.

Beautiful prizes to be won THE South Gippy Wedding Showcase at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club this Sunday, August 14, will offer visitors the chance to win all round. Not only will guests win by having the convenience of so many wedding services in the one location, they also have the chance to win many prizes.

The first 100 brides to register on the Facebook page, South Gippy Wedding Showcase, will receive an exclusive gift bag. There will also be door prizes to be won, a gift basket with vouchers and gifts just for the bride and groom to be, and showcase dollars – valued at around $500 - to be won to spend at a supplier from the showcase, to help reduce the expense of the big day for the couple.

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Wedding magic on show this Sunday STUNNING South Gippsland is the ideal location for what should be the best day of your life: your wedding. The region offers not only many ideal locations, indoors and out, for your wedding but also a diverse

range of suppliers and services to make the day extra special. For locations, brides and grooms are spoiled for choice - beaches, bays, forest, rivers, waterfalls, the Strzelecki Ranges for a magnificent background – this area has it

Romantic times: discover how local suppliers can help make your day a dream at the South Gippy Wedding Showcase in Wonthaggi this Sunday, August 14.

all. There is no need to go further to make your day picture perfect. To discover how locals can ensure your day is less stressful and more enjoyable, be sure to attend the South Gippy Wedding Showcase at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club this Sunday, August 14, from 11am to 3pm. The event is organised by celebrant Iris Bloomer of Wonthaggi and Bev Main, videographer of Main Memories, of Wonthaggi. “It’s a huge region, there is so much to offer, and we need to get the word out there,” Ms Bloomer said. “There is a need for a wedding showcase in this area.” For all of your wedding needs, advice and information, this showcase has the lot, with more than 30 exhibitors, many of them from South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires. Suppliers will offer specials on the day, with a range of exhibitors covering floristry, bridal gowns, photography, invitations, makeup, men’s suits, relationship balancing, videography, reception venues, wedding planners, marriage celebrants, a wedding stylist and more. There will even be dance trainers there to help the couple learn their wedding dance and they will give a demonstration at the showcase. Relationship balancer Psych-K will talk about balance relationships, whether it’s between the bride and groom, or between the bride and bridesmaids. The showcase will offer a selection of venues, from small and intimate through to the larger scale Silverwater Resort which can accommodate bigger weddings. Shimmer Marquees will discuss how its white clear span marquees are ideal for weddings and will discuss arrangements including hire of tables, chairs, dance floors, bar, lighting, crockery, glassware, toilets and more.

Brent Sinclair Catering of Leongatha offers world class food featuring local produce and guaranteed to more than meet clients’ needs. Over the Top Events offers event equipment hire, from marquees and lighting, through to flooring, staging, furniture, crockery, cutlery, glassware, décor, linen and styling. Main Memories Videography captures the magic of wedding day on film, working with the couple to create a remarkable record of the occasion. Bass Coast Paintball is an ideal venue for hens and bucks parties, with a special package of Splat Master for hens groups, with all the same games as paintball but without the bruises. Celebrant Jenny Milkins of The Coalfield Chapel is experienced and well versed in weddings, and will work with the couple to guide their ceremony in the way they would truly like. Organising a wedding is a major task and the wedding showcase will save people time and money. “It will be full of information from everybody. It will be a wonderful day. It will be a festive atmosphere because wedding people are innovative when it comes to setting up and we want to show them,” Ms Bloomer said. “We hope the showcase helps the area too.” Admission is free, with the first 100 brides registering receiving an exclusive gift bag. There will also be door prizes to be won, a gift basket with vouchers and gifts just for the Bride and Groom to be, and showcase dollars to be won to spend at a supplier, from the showcase, to help with your day. The Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club is located at 75 Graham Street. Register now on the Facebook page: South Gippy Wedding Showcase.

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One of Australia’s best here in Gippsland GIPPSLAND Cosmetic Laser Clinic was named in the top six new Victorian businesses at the recent Telstra Australian Business Awards. The clinic, owned by Anita Turner and Daniel Calabro, was the only business from Gippsland named as a finalist in this year’s awards. In 2013, registered nurse Anita established the Gippsland Cosmetic Laser Clinic (GCLC) in Warragul and since then has opened another branch in Traralgon to accommodate for a growing number of clients. GCLC has invested close to $1 million in the world’s leading equipment and employs 11 local nurses and administration staff. “It was such an honour to be named a finalist in these prestigious Australian business awards. We feel extremely proud to be representing the level of quality that can be found here in Gippsland,” Anita said. “A big thanks must go out to our local community for supporting GCLC and all the other wonderful local businesses that work very hard to bring the highest level of quality and service to our region. “Great communities deserve great quality businesses, and great businesses need supportive communities.” Anita said while GCLC did not win the best new business award this year, she feels unbelievably validated to have come this far. “The judge went out of her way to find us, saying we came extremely close to taking home the prize and that our core value of quality over profit resonated very strongly with her,” she said. “We give our clients 45 minutes for treatments that would be allocated five minutes in a chain store. “In an industry that is notorious for preying on people’s self esteem, we choose to nurture relationships and often talk clients out of getting treatment at all.” GCLC provides the highest quality laser and injectable cosmetic services to Gippsland. Services include permanent hair reduction, antiwrinkle and dermal filler injections, tattoo removal, platelet rich plasma injections for hair growth and a wide range of solutions for skin imperfections such as pigmentation, broken capillaries, acne and more. After undergoing laser hair removal in 2012, Anita found her treatments were not only success-

Team work: the nursing and administration team at Gippsland Cosmetic Laser Clinic. ful, but also provided her with a huge amount of self-confidence. Anita wanted to encourage everyone she knew to get laser hair removal, but she discovered the laser industry is completely unregulated in Victoria. As a healthcare provider, she did not feel comfortable recommending laser treatments knowing about the complete absence of any regulations in place to protect consumers. Many of Anita’s colleagues encouraged her to move into the field because she was so passionate about laser therapy and because they believed she

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could deliver a safe model of care for the local community. In 2013, Anita travelled to Sydney to undertake qualifications in laser and light therapy and laser safety before returning to Warragul to open her clinic. GCLC was established to provide a safe and nurturing environment for people to receive laser and injectable treatments in Gippsland. Anita and her staff have always put quality service and results before profit margins, investing in the world’s leading technology.

GCLC strictly employs registered nurses and not beauty therapists to perform all treatments - one of the only clinics in Australia to do so. Anita is fast becoming recognised in the wider cosmetic industry for her expertise and the clinic is also being recognised in the wider industry for its high standards, recently nominated by the Australian Aesthetic Practitioners Advisory Network for the Best Aesthetic Practice Victoria in the My Face My Body Global Aesthetic Awards. Anita has plans to continue expansion throughout Gippsland and Victoria.

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Awards praise for fashion houses KORUMBURRA’S reputat tion as a fashion centre has been cemented by two innovative shops: Your Style Store and Fickle Fashion. The two stores, owned by Jenni Denney, are finalists in the retail category of the Bendigo Bank Gippsland Business Awards. The winners will be announced at a gala dinner in Traralgon on August 26. Ms Denney attributed the businesses’ success to staff dedication to serve and the relocation of the shops into bigger premises last year. “We have done so much to improve the business and being a finalist is just nice recognition that what we did was right,” she said. Your Style Store offers traditional clothing while Fickle Fashion caters for younger tastes.

“Spring “S i ffashion hi iis iin now and people are starting to go out again,” Ms Denney said. “We offer everything from casual everyday wear to wedding outfits, accessories, handbags and jewellery. We’re a one stop shop. “There is something new every week from now on.” The businesses are open 9am to 5pm Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9am to 5.30pm Thursday and Friday, and 9am to noon Saturday. The shops are located at 39 Commercial Street (formerly the newsagency) and can be phoned on 5655 2663. Check out the stores on Facebook.

Classy styling: Chris and Chelsea Dean of Style Store and Fickle ion in Korumburra are to dress you.

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Roundtable plans for Korumburra’s future After receiving more than 50 project sug- recently to begin work on a new Community Digestions from more than 40 community groups, rections Plan to give the community a chance to members of the Korumburra Roundtable met decide the future it sees for itself. The roundtable is tasked with collating information and compiling a plan that will form a basis for future discussions about Korumburra with both government and business. Once it is drafted, the plan will be presented to the community for comment and later presented to South Gippsland Shire Council. Korumburra joins 17 other towns in the shire to have already prepared such plans for presentation to council. The Korumburra Roundtable also welcomed several new faces during the July meeting, which was its first since elections were held in June. In her opening remarks, newly installed president Pee-Wee Lewis thanked past president Brian Hess and outgoing members Syd Whyte and Vince Sgarioto, who have been on the committee since the roundtable’s inception three years ago. Ms Lewis also commented on the diversity of representation and depth of talent the new members will bring to the roundtable going forward. During the meeting, those members returning for a second term – as well as the three councillors present and former members Noel Fitzpatrick and Mary Anne Hall – commented on the committee’s progress, saying it now seemed to have United they stand: newly elected and re-elected members of the Korumburra Roundtable found its feet and appeared to be moving forward gather together prior to their first meeting as a new committee. with great enthusiasm.

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Memories made to last ALL roads lead to the past and the Coal Creek Community Park and Museum this Sunday, August 14.

Iron shod: Andrew MacAulay the blacksmith demonstrates one of the bygone horse and cart era’s most common activities at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum.

New look school takes shape THE rebuild efforts at Korumburra Secondary College have now entered the tender period. Across the school, students, and staff are making preparations for the construction of the project. With all the plans now completed, the entire school is being reorganised to clear out the building that is to be decommissioned and rebuilt. “We’re very excited that we’ve gone to tender,” principal Abigail Graham said. “In terms of it being ready, what we’ve done is we’ve reorganised the whole school. Because quite a bit of the building

is being decommissioned, we’ve moved a lot of the school into a smaller space.” Included in the relocation is the senior studies centre, which is now housed inside the staff’s old lunchroom. Though the space is smaller than what students are used to, the response has been positive and Ms Graham notes the benefits of having the study centre closer to the staff. “I think it’s just an incredible response the staff has had,” she said. “They have reorganised their lunch room so we could have the senior study centre in there and the staff now have a new, smaller lunch room.”

In addition to the senior study centre, the school’s science and the food technology areas have also been relocated. These classrooms are now housed in two portable facilities, which have been placed on site. “They look great,” Ms Graham said of the portables. “I think in the food technology area, the teaching space is actually larger than what we had. In the science portable, half of that portable has been completely renovated by the department, which is fantastic.” With much of the school now settled into its new homes, all that is left for Korumburra Secondary College is to wait for the project to actually begin.

Making concessions: science classes at Korumburra Secondary College have started in a new portable classroom as the school prepares to rebuild part of the campus.

Explore history with Pioneer Skills and Traditional Crafts; it promises to be a great and informative day with something of interest for everyone, young or old. The perfect destination for a family day, Coal Creek will be brimming on Sunday with more activity than ever to bring history alive. Be inspired by demonstrations of spinning and weaving, knitting and crochet, beading and lace making, felting and natural wool dyeing. Visit the blacksmith, view candle-making and woodworking. See a display of bush skills and taste damper and billy tea made over an open fire. Enjoy a nostalgic ride on Count Strzelecki, the park’s beautiful steam locomotive. Be enchanted by Professor Murgatroyd’s Magic Lantern exhibition. Listen to stories of coal mining while visiting the Mine Museum and learn about carriage building and restoration in Boston’s Carriage works. Discover what it was like to go shopping 100 years ago in Devlins’ General Store and O. Gilpin’s Drapery. Displays run all day from 10am to 4pm. Entry is free.

Nostalgia: spinning and weaving demonstrations by the open fire bring the world of yesteryear to life at Coal Creek’s Pioneer Skills and Traditional Crafts Day.

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School reaches out TARWIN Valley Primary School hosted a special event recently, as part of its resilience project and building a better connection with the community.

Market must haves: Sharn and Heather Downing from Hello Sweet Mae in Foster had a stall full of beautiful handmade creations at the Mirboo North Playgroup Choo Choo Market, held in the Mirboo North Shire Hall recently.

Fun at Mirboo North market THE Mirboo North Playgroup and Toy Library held its annual Choo Choo Market at the Mirboo North Shire Hall recently, a hugely popular event. The market featured mainly hand crafted products from South Gippsland and surrounding areas. Choo Choo committee chairperson Lorinda Campbell said this was the fifth year the market had been held to raise money for the playgroup and toy library. Funds collected will be put towards the re-

placement of rubber matting at the playgroup’s train station. “We already received a grant from the Mirboo North and District Community Foundation and the South Gippsland Shire for the project which is expected to cost around $10,000,” Ms Campbell said. “We would be really happy if the Choo Choo Market raised around $3000.” Ms Campbell said the market is only made possible with the support of local businesses, sponsorship and the hard working committee.

Locals gathered at the Meeniyan Hall to listen to guest speaker, Leongatha Football Club’s senior coach, Beau Vernon. The school’s wellbeing officer Kath Gilbert wanted to hold an event that promoted positive mental wellbeing, and brought the school and the community together. “One of our teachers, Peter Helms, coaches with Beau at the Leongatha Parrots and suggested him as a great guest speaker on resilience,” she said. During the day, Beau spent some time with senior school students, talking about gratitude and the outcomes of having a positive mindset. “The students were really receptive to that,” Ms Gilbert said. It was the first time the school had held an event for the greater community and the response was positive. “The event was a bit of an unknown to us, so it was excellent to see such a good turnout including

On topic: Tarwin Valley Primary School principal Brett Smith, wellbeing officer Kath Gilbert and guest speaker Beau Vernon were pleased with the turnout at an event hosted by the school in Meeniyan recently. past students and current parents,” Ms Gilbert said. The school has recently opened a community room to further build its connection with the local community. Ms Gilbert said the school will be hosting a well-

being expo on August 10 for parents and the public. “It will help us to let the community know what we are doing and it gives us another opportunity to work together, so we are looking forward to that,” she said.

Family fun: Kylie Cannizzo from the Mirboo North Playgroup and her nephew Tex Metselaar from Inverloch were enjoying selling raffle tickets to all of the visitors to the Choo Choo Market, held in the Mirboo North Shire Hall recently.

Mayor’s message Cr Bob Newton RESIDENTS of Poowong, Loch and Nyora are now benefitting from a state of the art, more environmentally friendly sewerage system. I attended the official opening of the new reticulated sewerage scheme in Loch by Member for Eastern Victoria, Harriet Shing MP, and you may wish to thank former National Party leader, Peter Ryan, for all his hard work in bringing this scheme to fruition. There is also little doubt the dedicated community campaign to get residents connected to a quality sewerage system is what got the project over the line. The $20 million sewerage scheme is a win for these communities. This project shows small towns are still in fact entitled to the same level of amenity and utility irrespective of distance and size. I am sure we will see the populations of these towns grow as a result. On Wednesday I had the pleasure of touring the new Karmai Community Children’s Centre and what a thrill it was to see such a quality, modern facility within our midst. Again, this project would not have been possible without community initiative. It was a group of driven representatives with the support of council who planned this multi-use facility to meet the critical need for children’s services in Korumburra and surrounds. The centre will provide 120 new places for child care, kindergarten, out of school hours care, maternal and childhood services and specialist children’s services. It will co-locate current services that are unable to meet increasing demand and have no capacity to expand. Funding was contributed by all levels of government and the local community, making this a truly collaborative proj-

ect. The centre should be operational by January 2017. On the topic of council’s capital works, it seems that again I am having to redress the misinformation being put into the public realm. At last week’s council meeting there was an inference made to a ‘honey pot’ from which councillors could pluck projects at random. What a furphy! A quick browse of council’s website will show the dozens of plans and strategies that have been developed to ensure all our communities are properly supported by council. From the Social Community Infrastructure Blueprint to the Asset Management Policy to the many individual town plans, there has been much consultation and research put into the decisions council makes. By the way, did you know where the term “it’s a Furphy” came from? A furphy is a rumour or a yarn that picks its way through facts and fictions. Originating in the 1800s, the stories told whilst standing around the Furphy water tank were considered to be completely detached from fact and became known as a Furphy. Another furphy is the term ‘discretionary’ that is being bandied about. All council capital works spending is discretionary. As a collective we vote on whether to spend money on Project A or Project B. We exercise our discretion. Take Mirboo North for example. To claim that no money has been or will be spent in Mirboo North is ridiculous. There has been more than $2 million spent in and around Mirboo North between 2003-04 and 2015-16 including (to name just a few) new footpaths, improvements at Baromi Park, new facilities at the recreation reserve, upgrades at the day care centre, new solar heating at the pool

and works at the elderly citizens’ centre. There is $2.1 million slated to be spent at the Mirboo North pool plus the $400,000 that will be spent on capital works next financial year according to the wishes of the community. I am an experienced councillor – as I like to say, I’ve been around the block a few times. I understand politics and the argy bargy that comes with it. Respectful debate about policy is one thing; deliberately playing our towns off against one another using cherry-picked statistics really is beyond the pale. We are a community, not a collection of un-connected towns and hamlets. This sort of politicking serves to divide, not to build pride and cohesion. I attended the opening of Macqueen’s Hairdresser and Tobacco at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum. What a privilege to have four generations of the Macqueen family attend the ceremony. Lachlan Macqueen and his wife Hannah (Tootse) raised eight children in Korumburra and surrounds, all of whom served in the armed forces in World War Two. What’s more is they all came home. The Macqueen family story is one South Gippslanders should all be proud of. Initially a grocer, Lachlan turned his hand to barbering and with a natural talent for singing he soon became known as the Singing Barber. It is fitting that his legacy and that of his family is now preserved at Coal Creek. With the Rio Olympics now in full swing, I would like to wish all athletes the best of luck, especially South Gippsland high jumper, Eleanor Patterson, who joins 422 other Australian athletes at the Games. What an amazing feat to have made it this far. Eleanor’s high jump qualifying event is scheduled on day 13 (August 18) of the games, which we know is a lucky number for some.

Up high: a Bass Coast Whale Trail will be created to highlight well known whale watching spots. Photo courtesy of Wildlife Coast Cruises.

New Whale Trail for Bass Coast BASS Coast Shire Council will create the Bass Coast Whale Trail between Phillip Island and Inverloch thanks to funding from the Federal Government. The Whale Trail will see the installation of educational and interpretative signage at several well known whale watching locations, giving both locals and visitors alike the opportunity to watch for majestic whales during their annual migration at the best viewing locations around the coastline. This re-scoped project has seen several discussions over an extended period of time and reflects the preferences of the community, including Watershed Victoria, which was identified during development of the Kilcunda Foreshore Management Plan. Bass Coast mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale said whale watching is an obvious and amazing eco tourism opportunity in the shire. “It’s screaming out to be accentuated and

links in beautifully with our coastal walks, trails and outdoor experiences,” she said. “Having these points of interest along our stunning coastline adds to the deepening of our narrative, gives us insight and a new appreciation of these incredibly large creatures and their migration. Being in the off-peak season is an added bonus.” The new project started in July and will involve planning and cooperation between land managers and stakeholders, including Watershed Victoria and Whalewatch Gippsland. “This has been a long time coming, so thank you to both the local groups involved for their passion and tenacity in advocating for this project to be realised,” Cr Crugnale said. This project is supported through funding of $25,000 from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program. For further information, contact council’s Sustainable Environment Team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211.

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G.J. Gardner Homes welcome new hostess LONG time local resident Olivia Thorson has joined the growing team at G.J. Gardner Homes working as its display hostess. Olivia, along with her family, has grown up in the area and she now has a beautiful family of her own. She has a passion for building and design and when the new display homes were being built, she was interested in joining the G.J. team. Having built a G.J. Gardner Home herself a couple of years ago, she has a great appreciation for the process of getting the documentation precise, colour schemes to suit, and importantly the perfect finish of a new home. The design of a home should best suit the client’s needs with the best use of space, as everyone is different and has different needs. Olivia said, ‘’Energy rating these days has to comply with six star and the design of the home can make a major difference here. G.J. Gardner Homes has loads of plans and designs you can pickup when you pop in.” Olivia can refer clients to a new home consultant who will work with them on a custom design as well. You can visit Olivia at the G.J. Gardner Homes displays at 113 Parr Street, Leongatha (opposite

Friendly greeting: Olivia Thorson is the new display hostess for G.J. Gardner Homes in Leongatha. Lucinda Winery) on Wednesdays from 12 noon to 3pm. She can present to you all the features of the Fitzroy 244 from the gas stone fire, LED strip lighting, Matt Black tapware and light switches, Pete Evans under mounted sinks in the kitchen and butlers pantry, all of which are very much in vogue at the moment. Not to mention a whole heap of other high quality features and

inclusions. The displays are also open on Saturdays between 2pm and 4.30pm or by appointment by phoning 5952 2150. G.J. Gardner Homes also has a sales office in Wonthaggi and a display centre in Cowes. You will be dealing with the local builder when you build with G.J. Gardner Homes, who’ll actually be responsible for your new home from beginning to end.

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Crowning glory for climbers LOCAL uncle and niece adventure duo, Jim Newton, Leongatha and Kristy-Lee Jones successfully summited Mt Kilimanjaro recently, the world’s tallest free standing mountain in Tanzania, East Africa.

Life at the top: Leongatha’s intrepid adventurer Jim Newton and niece Kristy-Lee Jones have returned home after climbing the world’s tallest free standing mountain Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

Jim and Kristy-Lee climbed the Machame route that took them seven days, summiting to Uhuru peak at 7am on July 17. With temperatures of up to -22 degrees the climb is definitely no walk in the park but both agreed the breathtaking sunrise and stunning views of the glaciers is well worth the challenge. Reflecting on the summit climb and Kristy-Lee said, “It is hard to explain, no words or photos will give the experience justice. “The overwhelming feeling of happiness and seeing one of nature’s beauties literally leaves you feeling on top of Africa”. Jim said, “It was one of the hardest things I have done, I suffered some minor altitude sickness with a headache and it definitely got the heart pumping at times but it was one of the best things I have done in my life and I loved doing it with little pocket rocket Kristy-Lee.” Jim and Kristy-Lee have been travelling East Africa for the past three and a half weeks with Nathan Taiaroa, founder of the Adventure Out Loud, an Australian based tour company specialising in delivering authentic travel experiences. The adventurous duo also hiked up the world’s coolest temperature active volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai, located in the Gregory Rift, south of Lake Natron in Tanzania. Standing at 2,980m above sea level, the climb took 16 hours to summit and descend and proved the perfect training for the big Mt Kilimanjaro climb. “It was quite the hike being so steep and definitely challenged all who climbed but what an experience it was,” Kristy-Lee said. “The view from the crater at the top just after sunrise was spectacular, I remember standing up there and looking back down over the plains and feeling a great sense of achievement. It was amazing.” As part of their African adventure Kristy-Lee

and Jim fundraised to sponsor a full year’s education for three students who are living in the Kibera Slum, Africa’s largest urban slum and one of the world’s biggest slums. Kristy-Lee was fortunate enough to meet one of her sponsor’s aunts at her home. “There are not too many times where I am lost for words, seeing the difference your sponsorship can make and having that personal connection when visiting the aunt’s home was overwhelming and I struggled to hold back the tears,” Kristy-Lee said. Jim agreed and said, “No one should have to grow up in an environment like that in the Kibera Slum, yet they make the most out of nothing and still manage to enjoy life”. Both Jim and Kristy-Lee could not speak more highly of the experiences and friendships created whilst stepping in to the shoes of those living in the slums all thanks to the relationships Adventure Out Loud has built with The Mirror of Hope, a community based organisation dedicated primarily to serving AIDS – affected children in Kibera Nairobi. Prior to departing on their east African adventure the Leongatha newsagency generously donated a significant amount of stationary and stickers to give to students in East Africa. The stationary supplies were welcomed by many schools including the East Meru Community School, opened in 2012 to offer a free education to students from disadvantaged families. Jim was not only in his element using his concreting skills around the school but he also loved the interaction with the students. “The energy and infectious smiles you see when playing with the students is so warming, you cannot help but be a big kid yourself and join in on the little things in life that you take for granted in your day to day living,” Kristy-Lee said. After an incredible month in East Africa, full of so many memorable moments, the duo is now home in Australia, both with warm hearts, big smiles, many stories to share and of course planning their return to East Africa in the not too distant future. More photos on The Star’s Facebook page.

Indonesians thank Inverloch By Brad Lester INDONESIANS are smiling and they have South Gippsland to thank. Inverloch’s Fleur Speed recently took eight wheelchairs, two walking frames and three sets of crutches to people in need on the island of Lombok. The goods, as well as boxes of medical equipment and toys for children, were sponsored by donations from South Gippslanders, and particularly Inverloch, within the short space of just two weeks. “Inverloch as a community, especially with what is going on with the farmers, really wants to help,” Ms Speed said. “We even had a local lady, Peny Iddon, and her children make and sell

$400 worth of quince jam and donate the proceeds.” Ms Speed met with island officials and police to ensure donations were given to genuine recipients. “The wheelchairs to buy in Indonesia would cost $10,000 so they do not usually want you to bring these things in,” Ms Speed said. She also covered the surgical and medical costs of a girl hit by a motorbike whose family otherwise would not have been able to afford treatment. A foundation she has established – The Garden City – has received a donation of three acres of land with derelict buildings in Mataram, the main city on Lombok, for 15 years. The foundation will build a community centre to service locals’ needs, in-

cluding a hospital house that will enable children to receive hospital treatment and their families to stay for the duration of their hospitalisation. Families will also receive information about vaccinations and family planning from volunteer nurses and teachers expected to come from around the world to help. “The community centre will take six years to build and we’re hoping to have progress within 18 months,” Ms Speed said. The foundation also paid for a boy to study hospitality to give him hope of a future. Ms Speed will be organising further fundraisers and welcomes donations at the office of her employer Southcoast First National Real Estate, Inverloch.

Helping hand: Fleur Speed (centre) of Inverloch visits Mataram Lombok blind orphanage with her daughter Arabella, who has helped her mother undertake aid in Indonesia since she was seven.

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RBA’s target zone of two to three percent,” said REIA president Neville Sanders. “The annual changes for the analytical series of trimmed mean and for the weighted median were 1.7 percent and 1.3 percent respectively. “This is the lowest annual increase since the two series were introduced in June 2003.” Mr Sanders said the Housing Group increased by 0.4 percent for the quarter and 1.3 percent for

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Welcome drop in car thefts GIPPSLAND car owners were the victims of fewer vehicle thefts and acts of deliberate damage last year, according to new RACV Insurance claims data. Car thefts dropped 32.3 percent to 21 and malicious damage incidents fell 16.7 percent to 30. RACV received three claims for stolen cars in Bass Coast Shire and none in South Gippsland Shire during 2015.

That was compared to five in Bass Coast and one in South Gippsland in 2014. Baw Baw Shire area attracted most offenders, costing RACV Insurance $120,000 for 11 stolen vehicles and $40,058 for 15 malicious damage claims. Gippsland defied the state-wide trend highlighted by the RACV data and figures released by the Crime Statistics Agency which reveal car owners are being increasingly targeted by thieves and vandals. Victoria Police recorded 18,853

vehicle thefts in 2015, an increase of 13.5 percent compared to the previous year. During the same period RACV members made insurance claims worth more than $12 million for stolen cars. Thefts from motor vehicles also increased to more than 150 a day on average, with Victoria Police saying that 89 percent of those offences were not solved. RACV acting general manager insurance Mark Geraghty said the data highlighted the need for motor-

ists to take steps to protect their cars against crime. “Don’t underestimate a thief’s determination. More than five per cent of RACV vehicle theft claims last year involved the thief stealing car keys from inside a house before taking the vehicle. Don’t leave your car keys in plain view, even inside your own home,” he said. “In some instances keys were left in the ignition or elsewhere in a car in a locked garage, which makes it easy for a thief who has broken into the garage.” The cost of vehicle damage caused by vandals and thieves also rose in 2015. The average claim increased to above $3000 and more than $3 million was paid to cover claims from RACV members. Mr Geraghty said most malicious damage resulted from vandals breaking into vehicles, smashing windows, keying or scratching and denting bonnets and car roofs. “Car thieves favoured the Nissan Skyline. The vehicle most frequently targeted by vandals was the Mazda CX-7,” he said.

Think ahead: it’s easier to prevent your car being stolen by not leaving car keys in the ignition than going to extreme lengths to get it back. “Many people wrongly assume night is the danger time for damage to be inflicted and for cars to be stolen, but RACV claims data shows car thieves are most active between 6am and midday and vehicle vandals are mostly active during daylight. However, they can strike at any time and motorists should identify safe places to park at all times. “If you have to park on the

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Lions answer historical call INVERLOCH Historical Society’s 21st birthday celebrations have a received a boost courtesy of the Inverloch and District Lions Club. The Lions donated $1000 to the society last week to benefit the group’s momentous celebration, as well as its

Preserving past: Inverloch and District Lions Club presented Inverloch Historical Society with $1000 towards three events recently: its 21st birthday, a new home and a new book. Pictured front from left, Inverloch Historical Society’s John Hutchinson and patron Eulalie Brewster, and Inverloch and District Lions Club’s Klaus Edel, back from left, Lions’ Gary McAinch, historical society’s Ian McBurnie and Rosemary Hutchinson.

search for a new home and publication of a new Inverloch history. The society’s John Hutchinson was grateful, saying, “It’s simply wonderful the Lions support little groups like us.” Lions Club past president Klaus Edel said the society was a fitting recipient. “We know they will put the $1000 to good use and it’s all about supporting the locals,” he said. The society will celebrate its 21st birthday in June 2017 by mounting an exhibition at the Inverloch Community Hub throughout that month. On show will be exhibits representing many of the society’s vast collection of valuable documents, photographs, maps and historical objects. The society is still searching for a permanent home. Unlike other historical societies in the region, all of Inverloch’s materials are stored by members in their homes, hidden away from public view. For many years the society has

aimed to have a venue worthy of showcasing Inverloch’s intriguing past, and is seeking the help of Bass Coast Shire Council, and state and federal members of parliament, to do so. “We believe that with continued goodwill of the greater Inverloch community, a home will be found so the important and valued history of Inverloch will be available for all to see, displayed in a professional manner by the members,” Mr Hutchinson said. He is also the author of the new Inverloch history, Inverloch – a Place of Great Beauty – Today and Yesterday, now in the midst of completion. Funds will soon be required to print this publication of about 100 pages, complete with photos in colour, and black and white. “It should prove to be a valuable contribution in understanding the history of Inverloch,” Mr Hutchinson said. The book should be published in time for next June.

Rotary aids East Timor THE R Rotary Cl Club b off K Korumburra b hhas been busy delivering unused items to the Donations In Kind (DIK) organisation in West Footscray. Five wheelchairs were donated from Alan Whitmore in Leongatha, and collected and transported to Melbourne by John Shandley. A week later, 12 mattresses were picked up from Carinya Lodge in Korumburra and delivered to Melbourne by Ken and Marilyn Sim. The DIK organisation does an amazing job in collecting excess/unused items to be sent overseas in shipping containers to needy people in many countries.

The R Rotary Club is Th Cl b off Korumburra K b i willing illi to collect items people may think will be useful to other people overseas, and takes these to the DIK warehouse in West Footscray for processing. The club now needs a dentist’s chair and lights for a surgery in a hospital, as both items are urgently needed in East Timor. The Rotary Club of Korumburra is involved with two projects in this neighbouring country to Australia’s north.

Helping hand: Ken Sim of the Rotary Club of Korumburra unloads mattresses at Donations in Kind with helpers from the organisation.

Forum to lure 100 to Inverloch The forum, at Inverloch in October, will demonstrate the increasing importance of community based philanthropy in the region. From October 11 to 13, more than 100 delegates representing community foundations, the philanthropic sector, corporate business and government, will converge on the RACV Resort at Inverloch Opening doors: students can now study aged care at Federation Training’s Leongatha from across Australia. The event is the largest gathering of community campus. foundation practitioners in Australia and is a unique opportunity for social change-makers to come together to network, learn from each other and exchange ideas about the future of community philanthropy. This year’s theme - Building Resilience Through Innovation and Collaboration – will explore how the community foundation sector can adapt to thrive. The National Community Foundations Forum draws speakers and panellists from among the foremost community foundation and philanthropic secTHE first group of Aged Care students dustry standard aged care facility or hospital. “The new facilities will help the student’s gain tor practitioners. started studies at Federation Training’s Derrick Ehmke, executive officer of the Mirboo comprehensive understanding of the equipment Leongatha campus on July 28, after the aused in industry, and better prepare them for the North and District Community Foundation, said, “A program was re-introduced to the cam- workforce,” Ms Wells said. strong focus for the forum will be collaboration. We

will examine how community organisations, government and philanthropy can weave their resources together to make the resulting fabric of the solution much stronger. “We have some excellent local examples of collaboration in practice and we are looking forward to conversations with our speakers and panellists including South Gippsland Shire CEO Tim Tamlin, Bass Coast Shire CEO Paul Buckley PSM, Leigh Kennedy, regional director Gippsland, Regional Development Victoria and Sarah Davies, CEO Philanthropy Australia, amongst others.” While the program is largely aimed at community foundations, other community organisations are welcome to attend. “Our agenda will resonate with all community based organisations as we share a profound commitment to building strong, sustainable and vibrant communities,” said David Wall, CEO of the Bass Coast Community Foundation. Community foundations are place-based independent philanthropic organisations that work with donors to grow a sustainable pool of funds, an endowment, to support local community groups, organisations and initiatives. The Bass Coast and the Mirboo North and District Community Foundations have recently been joined by the Leongatha and District Community Foundation.

Along with a new class, and new facilities, aged care trainer Daniella Harasti also recently commenced at Federation Training, and brings with her a positive, fun energy and a passion for teaching the course. “I’m thrilled to be at Federation Training, and excited to have such an enthusiastic and diverse group of students,” she said. The re-commencement of aged care courses at Federation Training’s Leongatha campus is expected to help meet a growing demand for high quality health and aged care workers, across South Gippsland. Federation Training’s Leongatha campus will also re-commence the Diploma of Nursing from semester one, 2017. For more information on Federation Training’s aged care or nursing courses call 1300 133 717 or visit federationtraining.edu.au

Saturday, August 20. This is great for beginners as you don’t need to have your own stuff to try it out, even the painting. If you are already into table top gaming feel free to BYO. It’s a great day to meet new friends. We have a fantastic week full of accredited courses coming up. On Monday, August 22 you can do your Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate or the National Accredited courses in Food Safety Level 1 or Supervisors. Traffic Management and Traffic Control National Accreditation on Thursday, August 25. To finishing the week you can do your CPR update or Level 2 Apply First Aid on Saturday, August 27. In September we are also offering Construction Induction. For more information on any of the courses Milpara runs please call our friendly staff Jenni, Belinda and Leisa on 5655 2524.

THE Bass Coast Community Foundation and the Mirboo North and District Community Foundation are set to host this year’s National Community Foundations Forum.

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The Aged Care course (Certificate III in Individual Support), has seen a great amount of interest from the Leongatha community and wider South Gippsland, with some students travelling from Foster and surrounds to attend. The eager group of 21 students come from all walks of life, with a broad spectrum of ages – the youngest student at age 17, to the eldest at 68 years of age. “Our aged care courses are suitable for anyone seeking a rewarding career, no matter your age or level of education,” Sheree Wells, education manager at Federation Training’s Leongatha campus, said Before classes commenced, a lab room was fully fitted out for practical training, including; hospital beds, disabled bathroom facilities, hospital chairs and lifting equipment; the new set-up mirrors an in-

Milpara Community House news MILPARA is planning a Halloween display for Coal Creeks Halloween event. Would you like to help us design and create props for our display? Join us Wednesday afternoons from August 17. Windows 10 workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 17. Are you new to the area? We have a Newcomers Dinner on Wednesday, August 17. Please RSVP by August 10. Reckon Accounts is a popular accounting software package used by many businesses. We are offering a face-to-face course taught by a Reckon accredited trainer. Run over four Fridays, this course commences on August 19. Our Warhammer Painting and Gaming Day is on

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The battle within Vietnam veteran’s journey to inner peace THE Vietnam War is never far from Richard Lester’s mind. The Mardan man said Anzac Days still stir memories and emotions of the scariest time of his life. He was conscripted to two years of national service in Vietnam as a 20 year old, threatened with two years’ jail if he refused. “I luckily survived, but will never forget coming home a lost, emotionally crippled soul,� he said, on the eve of Long Tan commemorations. “After my national Vietnam service in 1967 to 1968, my conflicted military experiences are still raw. “My overwhelming emotion is still grief, as I try to understand the horrific sacrifice and cost of war and how Australians have dealt with the grief of war. “There’s hardly a day I don’t mourn for victims of violence, so often personal, random and grotesque and replayed on the media, without adequate justification or reasoning. “Why are we still so prone to war, why is it culturally normalised and likened to an Anzac weekend football game. You soon recover from a sports injury. War-time experiences last a lifetime.� This is his story: “Our military heritage consists of hundreds of cemeteries and monuments. We still nationally glorify the human sacrifice and display the machinery of war. But, we still struggle to meet the daily needs to support and heal the living survivors, the multitude of human scarred bodies, memories and their mental health. “For those wounded by war, the real, never ending pain of war is often left in the shadows, but on some public occasions, the heartfelt tears of war victims wells to the surface. So often, they have never felt free to tell their untold personal story. “There still feels that there is a code of silence to continue not to talk openly about our grief. War is hell and unexplainable.

Back there: Vietnam veteran Richard Lester of Mardan in front of Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, 2015 – “an impressive, sombre, patriotic tribute to Vietnamese character and history,� he said. “I can never forget that war can make a man, often a broken man. Wars are always random killing fields for boy soldiers who become the tragic victims, with a multitude of innocent civilians, so often women and children. A nation’s tragic loss is the future potential of a generation of its youth, and a crippling legacy of broken personal and family lives. “However, despite the horrific loss of war, the call to arms still remains a sovereign pledge of national allegiance and loyalty.

“Chillingly, all it still takes is a bugle call of political rhetoric, around a perceived threat or honouring a military treaty, the promise of a short victory, the solidarity of wearing uniform and creating reluctant heroes. “There is no peace for many returned veterans, often a life of pain too hard to bear, many broken and divided families and so many lost their way, alone, stuck in their grief. “Many veterans live in the shadows, on the margins of a society that claims to care, but

many, in the end, take their own lives to desperately resolve their feelings of grief, hopelessness and alienation. “At age 70, I feel so lucky. I survived my two year National Service and now, 48 years later, am still searching for my personal reinvention, my place of peace and place in our community. “I thank the patient support of family and friends. I thank Laurie Trotman, manager of the Leongatha RSL in the 1970s who offered me a reassuring job. “I found a foundation for my peace planting trees on our family farm, with my mum, in the 1970s. My healing Nature Nurture.� After receiving counselling for post traumatic stress disorder in 1996, Mr Lester began to find positive resolution and relief, putting pen to paper. In 2010, he was awarded second prize in a story writing competition held by the Department of Veterans Affairs. He attended his first D Coy reunion in 2010 at Tweed Heads, with son Rowan and aging Vietnam veteran mates. “In 2015, for the first time, I returned to Vietnam with my son Rowan as my minder, to see the reality of modern Vietnam,� Mr Lester said. “All that remained nearby our defensive camp at Nui Dat was the Long Tan Cross. We shed a tear and lit some incense sticks to respect to all those who suffered, back amongst the familiar, shady rubber trees. A final farewell, another sign for the need for me to move on.� While Australia mourns its war losses, Mr Lester said Vietnam grieves for more than 15 million dead, maimed or missing. Whole families were lost; men, women and children. “Despite our past suffering, we found modern Vietnam such a beautiful and welcoming place, a wonderful reconciliation from my fearful and confusing military experiences as a conscripted, 20 year old boy soldier. Vietnam was no longer just a battlefield of fearful memories.�

Council acknowledges Long Tan 50th anniversary SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council and the Leongatha RSL are hosting a 50th Anniversary Battle of Long Tan event to honour those who served Australia during the Vietnam conflict, whether in Vietnam or within Australia, along with their families and friends. The event has been organised to create an opportunity for people who served and those who

supported them to talk about their experiences in a comfortable setting, to provide an opportunity to show our respect and to have some fun. Former South Gippsland Shire Councillor and Vietnam veteran Richard Lester was a catalyst for the event and will be laying a wreath on behalf of council. Council is pleased that guest speaker is Barry Heard, a Vietnam veteran who has written a highly regarded memoire about his time in Viet-

Fish Creek garden to pay tribute to vets IN COMMEMORATION of the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan Thursday, August 18, Fish Creek RSL has recruited the help of men from a correctional facility to assist in the construction of a memorial garden. For the past three months, the men have visited the memorial garden to work on the project. “It’s a very worthwhile cause,� RSL secretary Roslyn Bryan said. “It gives them something to look forward to and we have definitely benefitted from them.� Fish Creek RSL has had a longstanding relationship with the correctional facility, consistently providing work for the men. Working one day a month under supervision, the men have made the memorial garden project their own. “The men from corrections surprised me to-

tally,� Ms Bryan said. “They have made a bleeding heart out of rocks. It is absolutely amazing and beautiful.� Also involved in the project is the Foster Men’s Shed, which built the cross that will be displayed in the garden. Included on the cross is a solar powered light up the middle that will light up at night. On the end of the cross is a teardrop. A candle from the funeral of Vietnam veteran and Medal of Valour recipient John Koblin will be placed in the teardrop on the day of the anniversary. Bunnings in Wonthaggi has also joined the project and is currently growing plants for the garden. The memorial is expected to be completed on Thursday, August 11. The ceremony to open Fish Creek RSL’s new memorial garden will be held at the RSL at 10am on Thursday, August 18.

“They have made a bleeding heart out of rocks.�

nam and the difficult years following his return to Australia. The South Gippsland Shire Brass Band will be providing musical entertainment of the era and the Leongatha RSL will supply light refreshments. Mayor Cr Bob Newton said the Long Tan event would provide an opportunity for participants to speak about their stories during the evening. “We can only imagine the gruelling conditions experienced by those who fought in Vietnam during the war but it is our responsibility to listen to those who did and demonstrate our gratitude,� he said.

“It is vital we provide our respect to not only those who bravely fought in the Vietnam War but in all wars and conflicts as they have sacrificed to ensure our safety and quality of life. “Council looks forward to supporting the event and we encourage everyone to attend to support those who served and to show their respect.� The event is open to the public and will be held on August 18 from 5.30pm to 7.15pm in Leongatha Memorial Hall. Please contact council on 5662 9200 to advise your attendance for catering purposes. Individuals are welcome to continue socialising in the Leongatha RSL after the event.

50th Anniversary Commemoration Battle of Long Tan Thursday 18 August, 5.30pm - 7.30pm Leongatha Memorial Hall and Cenotaph Join us for a night of rememberance with: • Guest speaker Barry Heard, author of Well Done Those Men • Laying of wreaths and presentation of Against All Odds photograph •

• Entertainment by South Gippsland Shire Brass Band • Light refreshments provided by Leongatha RSL For more information please contact 5662 9200. Image from series ‘Remembering Vietnam’. Reproduced with permission from the Australian War Memorial.

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MP greens Poowong MCMILLAN MP Russell Broadbent left his mark at Poowong Consolidated School recently, planting trees and presenting a new Australian flag to the school. The Federal Government funded One Tree Per Child initiative saw students and members of the Poowong Landcare network plant native shrubs to replace more than 50 old cypress pine trees, removed because they posed a risk of falling over. Two million primary school children in Australia will plant a tree by 2020 under the program. Mr Broadbent told the students he visited lots of schools and loved doing so. “I talk to those people who will be my absoPatriotic touch: from left, Poowong Consolidated School’s Tyler and school captain Charlute future, because my absolute future is in you,” lie receive a new Australian flag from McMillan MP Russell Broadbent. he said. “Your teachers and parents have a very important responsibility, because you are going to

be the leaders in this community, in the broader community, in the state, in the nation and around the world. “The most important thing we can give you, the best gift we can give you as a community, is a good school, good teachers and a great education. “If we can give you that, it sets you on a path to huge success in your life and everything you do.” Mr Broadbent said a tree planting day was an important investment in the future. “One day you’ll come back here as adults and you’ll be like me. I was a Scout at your age and I planted trees for koalas on Phillip Island more than 50 years ago,” he said. “I go back and I say to my family, ‘I planted that tree.’ I know all about that tree and I know there’s a koala in it today. “So you’ll be able to look back to this day and that’s really exciting. You’ll be able to say to your own children, ‘I planted that tree.’”

Poowong planting: McMillan MP Russell Broadbent helps Jeff Clarke of Landcare, principal Cate McKenzie and Poowong Landcare president Mark Walters plant trees at Poowong Consolidated School. They are with students, Brodie and Sterling (holding sign); middle, Tom, Amie and Briley; and front, Troy, Tiarna and Hannah.

Cowes under pressure A NEW development of 44 units and an underground car park to be constructed in Cowes was approved by Bass Coast Shire Council at its general meeting recently. It was recommended council approve the development application which seeks to build a five storey precinct in the town’s centre on Chapel Street. Cr Phil Wright told council he was torn by the decision to develop his hometown but said it was “inevitable” Cowes would soon see development regardless. “It is the objective of our Tourism Strategy to endorse appropriate investments in Bass Coast and as such we have to encourage good development,” he said. “It is inevitable development will happen in Cowes. My gut tells me I should say no but it is good planning and leadership for us to say yes.” Deputy mayor Cr Bradley Drew said the building’s construction would benefit the town. “My gut is definitely saying yes to this,” he said. “This will increase diversity of accommodation on the island. This is the kind of development that should be supported. This would be a great outcome for Cowes.” The design allows for 44 residential apartments each comprising of three bedrooms. The precinct will also include a three level basement car park and a corner cafe. The proposal was advertised in local media and Looking back: Leongatha Primary School 12 objections, most of which raised conPreps celebrated their 100th day of school re- received cerns about the height and scale of the building as cently. They came dressed as someone aged well as the impact of noise, odours and traffic gener100 or decorated themselves in 100 things, ated by the proposed development. before decorating 100 cup cakes and writing Cr Kimberley Brown seconded the approval for the units’ development and said it would not be a det100 reasons why they love school. They were involved in four activities in- riment to residents on and around Chapel Street. “This one was to encourage growth within the cluding counting 100 snacks, what can you town boundary,” she said. do in 100 seconds, making themselves look “The building is tiered away from Church Street 100 and making a 100 monster. Among those and would therefore stand tall over the street. It will having fun were Harper and Tyson. not be an eyesore to Cowes.”

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Stunning sight: Dale Rogers of Photo Rangers took this amazing photograph of an aurora at San Remo last Wednesday evening. “On July 31 there was a coronal mass ejection (sun spot) that has hit the Earth and caused a geomagnetic storm. In the Southern Hemisphere we saw the result of that storm early in the evening of August 3,� he said. “The aurora was visible with the naked eye as a white cloud on the horizon, with vertical bands or beams appearing intermittently in the sky. “When photographed using long exposure techniques, the aurora and resulting beams are clearly visible in green and red tones.� The photos were taken at Bore Beach, San Remo around 8pm.

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THE South Gippsland Shire Brass Band played to a sellout crowd at a lunch of a special kind recently.

Musical lunch: members of the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band entertained during the At Lunch fundraising concert.

The band’s At Lunch function raised funds towards instruments and equipment for the band’s new learner groups and was held at the Leongatha Memorial Hall complex. Guests enjoyed a tasty lunch and a mix of music performed by the band’s volunteer musicians. The band rehearses at the Leongatha Courthouse on Wednesdays from 7.30pm, with learner groups held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. To find out more, phone president Natalie Stewart on 0405 034 203.

Teens make music in Canberra Student musicians, teachers and volunteers from Korumburra, Leongatha, Mirboo North, South Gippsland (Foster) and Wonthaggi secondary colleges left the region in two buses for an epic, week-long music tour. They arrived in the northern

Victorian town of Benalla for their first performance and after dinner, the tour group of 108 settled into accommodation in Albury, in New South Wales. The group travelled to Canberra the next day, in time for its first performance there. The show consisted of a large concert band, stage band and choir that all combined at the end of the show with nearly 100 people involved in the final songs. In Canberra, students also enjoyed: rehearsing and performing

Entertaining group: from left, Noah Anderson of Wonthaggi Secondary College on tenor horn, tuba players Lachlan Cox of Wonthaggi Secondary College and Eugene Douglas of Korumburra Secondary College, with Billy O’Loughlin of Leongatha Secondary College on percussion in the back row perform during their musical adventure.

Military precision: from left, clarinet players Brooke Zuidema of South Gippsland Secondary College, and Kate Hayes and Emily Lawson of Wonthaggi Secondary College join in with the Army Band at Duntroon.

with the Army Band at Duntroon, workshops and performance with the Canberra City Band, and an evening of laser tag and video games. The tour then travelled to Orbost in East Gippsland, where students performed for a combined audience of several primary schools and secondary school students. “It was a massive week, much like moving a small village around

the countryside. There were many memorable moments, with an exciting one being when music teacher, Alasdair Campbell had to fly home to be with his wife, Suzy at their daughter’s birth,� said David Velja, coordinator of the South Gippsland Schools Music Program. Throughout the week-long tour, students from all five schools excelled both musically and by proudly representing their communities.

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MUSICAL teenagers from across South Gippsland showcased their talents during a performing tour in the nation’s capital, Canberra, recently.

In tune: Natalie Stewart and Craig Marinus played to a sellout crowd at the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band’s annual luncheon.

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Hill’s road Teens inspire MG approved THE South Gippsland Shire Council will commence statutory procedures to open a section of unmade road reserve in Mirboo North, to allow an applicant access to their property. The application was made by Cr Don Hill, who is no longer able to access his farm through private property as it was recently sold to another buyer. Cr Jim Fawcett called for the matter to be deferred to the August meeting stating concerns about the steepness of the land and Cr Hill’s failure to announce himself as the applicant earlier. Further consultation found there were no other feasible alternatives to access the property and the application was passed unanimously at last Wednesday’s meeting. The road access and driveway will be constructed and maintained at the applicants cost.

TEENAGERS are learning the skills industry is demanding, thanks to an innovative program. Leongatha Secondary College has been working with The Mitchell Institute and Murray Goulburn to introduce a pilot program for Year 9 students. During the last term, students have worked alongside Murray Goulburn staff to develop creative solutions to problems within the company. Last Tuesday, 20 Year 9 students presented their final new products that were developed for Murray Goulburn in the field of healthy nutritional new product design.

Thinking for future: Leongatha Secondary College students showcase new products they suggested for dairy company Murray Goulburn.

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Worthy recipients: from left, Glad Wilson, Thelma Goss and Nancy Hogan with the medals they received for long service with the Red Cross unit in Leongatha.

Red Cross honours trio ELEVEN ladies gathered at the Leongatha RSL meeting room to conduct the annual general meeting of Leongatha Red Cross recently.

Winkler her vice president. Secretary is Renate Gennath with Elaine Gardner as her assistant. Many thanks to Elaine for filling in as secretary after the departure of Denise Swadling. Treasurer is Safety focus: Roly Jones (right) stands in his Korumburra shop, Countrywide Clothing and once again the capable Noreen Williams. Barbara Hoy Safety Supplies, with his wife Marianne (left). After president Lois Young read last year’s min- and Nancy Hogan are unit delegates and Margaret Aeutes, Anne Davies from the RSL took the chair to schlimann is the publicity officer. Presented with long oversee the election of officers. service medals and bars were Glad Wilson, 20 years, Lois once again being elected as president, Topsy Nancy Hogan 30 years and Thelma Goss 10 years. Anne spoke about the HICO building recently purchased by the RSL from which they will operate their welfare services. If anyone knows of people who need food, please let the RSL know. At the moment this service operates on Thursdays and Fridays. They also have a room available for community use. Leongatha Red Cross has a Father’s Day raffle of a wheelbarrow filled with goodies, and vouchers from the RSL and Evans Petroleum. This will be drawn on Friday, September 2 at Leongatha News- AS the owner of Countrywide Clothing including steel-capped workboots and gumboots, agency. Look out for The Red Cross ladies in Miclothing, hi visibility clothing, first aid and Safety Supplies in Korumburra, Roly waterproof chael’s IGA supermarket, Leongatha and at Leongear and safety signage for chemicals. Jones has been helping farmers throughgatha newsagency. “If a farmer’s employing staff – or if anybody Leongatha unit raises money for the Red Cross out Gippsland for nearly four decades. is employing staff – they have to provide a safe agency through cake stalls, clearing sales, raffles and With its old-fashiond service, his shop sells all workplace,” he said. catering for various events, such as the Rose Show, manner of farm safety equipment and clothing, “They’ve got to provide the worker with which is on again in November. the right safety and safety specs and ear muffs. This year, Leongatha raised the highest amount Any workplace has got to provide a safe work of money through Red Cross Calling in March. environment.” Many thanks to everyone who generously supports Mr Jones got into the business 40 years ago Red Cross. after spending time in Melbourne manufacturing If you would like to be involved in this supportwaterproof clothing for the army and police force. ive and caring organisation, come and join us. MeetFrom there, he said, one thing just led to another. ings are held on the last Thursday of every month at When he first began selling clothing and safety 10.30am in the Leongatha RSL meeting room.

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A Star is born

Bass Coast Council briefs

Disabled dollars FUNDING of the 2016 Building Disability Inclusive Businesses and Community Organisation was unanimously passed by Bass Coast Shire Council at its recent EMMETT Matthew Prentice was born at meeting. Cr Clare Le Serve passed a motion to grant Bass Coast Health on July 24 to Emma Wileight projects a total of $4000 to improve access liams and Matthew Prentice of Wonthaggi.

for people with a disability. “The projects are great and it is important we support businesses who are taking these steps to improve accessibility,” she said.

Master plan deferred A SUBMISSION to endorse the draft Cape Woolamai Coastal Reserve Master Plan was deferred by Bass Coast Shire Council until its August meeting. Cr Phil Wright said the master plan is “fantastic but incomplete”. “It would be inappropriate for us to approve the plan before we know what we are approving in its entirety,” he said.

Outdoor dining denied CR PHIL Wright questioned the refusal of a permit for an outdoor dining venue to be established in Cowes.

INDIANA Rose and Charliese Joanne Raschle were born on July 24 at Latrobe Regional Hospital, Traralgon. They are two more daughters for Cassie and Simon of Mount Eccles and sisters for Tahlia, 3.

The agenda indicated a permit was refused to a vendor who wished to incorporate an outdoor dining area and wind barrier to their existing restaurant on Thompson Avenue and Chapel Street. “The point of the Tourism Strategy is to encourage this kind of dining,” Cr Wright said. “It surprises me that we refused something that we are supposedly trying to encourage.”

gear, he operated out of mobile trucks that would travel to farms across half the state. After about 10 years though, Mr Jones’ services were in too high demand to continue operating solely out of a truck, so he opened up shop in Korumburra in 1985. “I had the truck on the road for years and then we had too many customers asking us to visit them,” he said. “We had to have a shop set up somewhere because I couldn’t do all the calls.” With its current location at 131 Commercial Street, Korumburra, Mr Jones has been able to continue his services to the Gippsland farming community as an independent retailer. That has not kept him off the road, however, as he continues to drive to customers a couple days a week at their request.

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Total safety at Totally Workwear FARM safety is not only about high visibility gear and hazardous chemical signs, as important as those are. The team at Totally Workwear in Wonthaggi has such an extensive range of safety gear that farmers may be surprised to know is available locally. There is height safety gear for people working on shed roofs or climbing windmills, and even

a harness system for confined space retrieval, such as when working in grain silos. There are harnesses, lanyards, carabineers, harness points and ladder locks, with the latter even ideal for improving safety when cleaning the gutters around home. “If you are going up more than a three step ladder, you technically need to have something to stop you from falling,� said Wonthaggi store manager

Brad Hodson. “Sometimes it is the shortfall that is worse than the high fall because insurance will cover a high fall, but a shortfall could result in a twist of an ankle and then farmers can’t milk for a few milkings and that’s typically not covered.� Totally Workwear has a complete range of signs and decals for chemical gear, such as flammable gases and liquids, as well as stock on road signs, and vehicle and traffic signs.

Look after your hearing NOISE injury and hearing loss is a significant problem in the Australian farming community according to Farmsafe Australia. Hearing loss sustained from noise injury can have disabling personal and social consequences for the affected person and their family. Research has shown around two thirds of farmers have a measurable hearing loss, or have on average, hearing levels 10 to 15 years worse than the rest of the population. Noise injury in farmers occurs from prolonged exposure to on-farm noise hazards such as tractors, chainsaws, firearms. Damage can be caused by prolonged and cumulative effects of noise over 85 dB over many years or by instant trauma associated with peak noise levels more than 140 dB. Exposure to excessive noise levels

without protection, represent an unacceptable risk to the hearing health of farming families. The Farm Noise and Hearing Network offers this checklist to determine if you are at risk of hearing loss. When exposed to loud noise: • do you have to raise your voice to talk to people about a metre away? • does the noises become increasingly irritating as exposure time increases? • is the noise obviously and uncomfortably loud? • do things sounds different or dull for a while after the noise stops? And • do you hear noises or ringing in your ears after the noise stops. If you answer yes to any of these questions, this include indicate you are exposed to potentially hazardous noise exposure.

Farmers can find oil and fuel spill kits complete with absorbent pads for cleaning spills. Totally Workwear is an approved distributor of Clogger chainsaw safety gear, including trousers – in summer and winter weight – that will save your legs in the event of an accident. The trousers will pull up a chain that comes into contact with the pants by grinding the teeth of the chain. “The trousers are the best $230 you will ever spend and if you are not going to lose or gain weight, they will last forever,� Mr Hodson said. Protective hearing equipment and respiratory gear include muffs, masks and gloves, and a variety of safety glasses are offered. High visibility and safety clothing is available in styles to suit men and women, as well as waterproof gear. The variety of boots will impress, from elastic sided to zip side boots, as well as gumboots, with quality boots from Redback, Steel Blue, Mongrel and Blundstone in stock. There is a full range

Something for everyone: Brad Hodson, manager of Totally Workwear in Wonthaggi, showcases the extensive range of workwear available for women on the land. of FXD workwear too, including trousers with elastine that Mr Hodson described as comfortable as tracksuit pants. “The aim of the game is to try to touch on every-

thing,� he said. Businesses are offered a full logo service, with embroidery, heat sealing and screen printing available. Mention this story and

advertisement in The Star when you spent a minimum of $20 and receive a free pair of safety glasses. Totally Workwear is at 11 Murray Street, Wonthaggi. The store is big.

Financial tips for farmers THE Southern Gippsland Agricultural Climate Resilience Project will be providing a free financial literacy workshop to help support farmers. The workshop will be presented by Meridian Agriculture and will cover business planning, financial skills, risk management and supporting profitable business. The workshop aims to provide farmers with ideas to diversify, to maximise adaptability and to obtain the financial skills required to run successful agribusiness. South Gippsland Shire Council’s agricultural resilience officer Jill Vella said the financial literacy workshop would help farmers in managing their business finances to ensure their business is sustainable. “With the pressures currently being experienced by our agricultural sector, particularly the dairy industry, this workshop will help farmers

consider diversifying their farms to produce other products that create sustainability for their business,� she said. “The financial literacy workshop will also provide our farmers with the financial skillset to assist in securing their business for the future.� The financial literacy workshop will be held on Friday, September 2 from 10am to 3pm at Manna Gum at Broad Beach, 5 Lindsey Close, Inverloch. Full workshop notes will be provided alongside morning tea and lunch for the session. Bookings are essential by Monday, August 29. Anyone wanting more information or to book can contact council on 5662 9200 or visit www. sustainabilitygippsland.com/event/financial -literacy-workshop. The Southern Gippsland Agricultural Resilience Project is a joint initiative of South Gippsland Shire Council, Bass Coast Shire Council and the Victorian Government.

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Farming In

On the job: dairy farmer Matt Gleeson on his property in Boolarra, where he has completed works supported by Landcare grants.

Grants for land projects open GRANTS for individuals, landholders and groups in the West Gippsland region are now open for projects to revegetate land, fence off waterways, conduct land trials, protect remnant vegetation and more. West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority’s regional Landcare facilitator, Sam Shannon, said the grant applications must be submitted by September 30. “We’re currently seeking expressions of interest (EOIs) for a broad range of works through each of the local Landcare networks,” he said. “Landcare networks have a range of funding subsidies available for projects including revegetation with native species, remnant protection, fencing off waterways from stock, and sustainable agriculture activities such as soil, pasture, effluent and grazing improvement.” Filling out an EOI form lets Landcare networks know what sort of projects people are interested in. “The EOI program is open to both Landcare and non-Landcare members,” Mr Shannon said. “We encourage you to put down projects you think might be suitable. “It could be just in the idea stage or long-term vision – either way we would love to know, as it means we can work start working with you to help achieve your goal. “If your project matches our guidelines, your local Landcare network will contact you within a month to chat more about your project. “A project officer will then visit you, assess your site and map your project.” Mr Shannon said Landcare projects would be assessed, ranked by a range of criteria and supported if there is available funding. “Your Landcare network will then get you to sign a landholder agreement, which is a simple document that outlines what both you and the Landcare network agree to do,” he said. “Generally, Landcare networks will provide some of the project funding upfront and some upon proof of completion of the project. “If you miss out on funding, don’t get disheartened. They’ll keep your details on file and be in touch in the future if more funding becomes available.” To find out more visit www.wgcma.vic.gov.au or contact your local Landcare network. Submitting a form is an expression of interest only and does not guarantee funding support.

Time to vaccinate By Dr Jeff Cave, district veterinary officer IT’S shaping up to be a good spring, but abundant spring growth comes with its own set of problems, as losses due to enterotoxaemia and bloat become a definite possibility. Enterotoxaemia is caused by a toxin produced by bacteria called Clostridium found in the bowel of normal cattle and sheep. Enterotoxaemia occurs when there is a large amount of readily fermentable feed in the bowel, leading to rapid multiplication of the bacteria and a lethal level of toxin production. The disease progresses rapidly. Little can be done to treat an animal affected by enterotoxaemia, so the emphasis should be on prevention. The key to prevention is making sure livestock are adequately protected through vaccination. As with any vaccination program, adult cows and ewes should be vaccinated approximately one month before calving to give their calves and lambs maternal or passive immunity through the colostrum. Passive immunity lasts approximately six weeks, after which calves and lambs need to be vaccinated to gain active immunity. They will need two injections at least four weeks apart. Most vaccines give 12 months of protection and should therefore be then given annually. Enterotoxaemia vaccine may only give three or four months of protection, so a booster dose should be given before a high risk period, the beginning of spring.

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Farming Insight

Looking to buy: Ange Jackson and Mark Unwin from Boolarra South were hoping to buy Here they are: Marjorie and Dick Scott from Kongwak were successful in purchasing some some cattle to restock their property at the VLE Leongatha store sale last Thursday. Hereford steers at the store sale at VLE Leongatha last Thursday.

Just looking: Colin Coulter from Nerrena Hopeful: Terry Smith from Labertouche came a long way to the VLE Leongatha store sale was out and about at the VLE Leongatha last Thursday, in the hopes of picking up some young stock. store sale last Thursday, happy to have a look at what was happening.

Market day: Irene and Jack Walker from Allambee South were selling 10 Friesian steers at the VLE Leongatha store sale last Thursday and were hoping for a good result.

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THERE were approximately 1560 export and 200 young cattle penned representing an increase of 130 head week on week.

There was a full field of buyers present and competing in a dearer market. Quality was mixed with cows making up half of the yarding while prime cattle supply remained limited. Young cattle suited to the trade gained 7c to 15c/kg. Grown steers sold closer to firm while the bullocks improved 5c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian and crossbred manufacturing steers lifted 3c to 6c/kg. The 850 cows started off a little slowly but competition kicked up as the sale ran with Heavy cows selling up to 5c dearer while the plainest light weights eased up to 5c/kg. Heavy bulls jumped 10c to 20c/kg for a better quality offering. Yearling trade steers sold from 360c to 379c/ kg for a handful. Yearling heifers to the trade made between 333c and 370c/kg. Grown steers sold between 342c and 370c/ kg. Bullocks made from 346c to 384c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 285c to 300c with the crossbred portion from 314c to 364c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made between 195c and 267c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly between 241c and 296c/kg. Heavy weight bulls made from 290c to 329c forthe better quality C and B muscle lots with the dairy bulls from 260c to 310c/kg. The next sale draw - August 10: 1. SEJ, 2. Elders, 3. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 4. Rodwells, 5. Alex Scott & Staff, 6. Landmark.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, August 3 BULLOCKS 17 O’Loughlin Bros, Meeniyan 12 Mrs C. McCullock, Moe 10 S.W. & B.M. McLaren, Woodleigh Vale 2 Mile Park, Moe 13 C. & S. Hunt, Foster 7 C.T. Ferguson, Longford

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$1514.40 $1600.55 $1671.42 $2021.79 $1792.56 $1840.00

HEIFERS 5 W. Reid, Leongatha 2 Sam Ditta, Toora 1 C.D. & L.J. Stewart, Jeetho West 9 K.M. & J.M. Shea, Leongatha South 16 Behmer Pastoral, Leongatha South 1 Traselasons Pty Ltd, Loch

370.0kg 340.0kg 400.0kg 417.2kg 420.3kg 435.0kg

370.0 360.0 359.6 355.0 355.0 347.6

$1369.00 $1224.00 $1438.40 $1481.14 $1492.11 $1512.06

COWS 5 Melaleuca Pastoral, Meeniyan 1 R. & P. Davis, Leongatha South 1 P. & S. Fahey, Tyers 1 C. Fowler, Yarram 1 B.E. & I.W. Pattinson, Carrajung 1 P. & J. Townley, Loch

547.0kg 650.0kg 520.0kg 595.0kg 585.0kg 670.0kg

295.6 295.6 295.0 295.0 290.0 289.6

$1616.93 $1921.40 $1534.00 $1755.25 $1696.50 $1940.32

BULLS 1 Northside Pastoral, Inverloch 1 Melaleuca Pastoral, Meeniyan 1 A.J. & L.M. Dunkley, Yarram 1 P. & L.A. Whiteside, Leongatha 1 W.J. Rees, Kongwak 1 W. Reid, Leongatha

815.0kg 965.0kg 795.0kg 830.0kg 695.0kg 730.0kg

328.6 328.6 325.6 322.6 318.0 315.6

$2678.09 $3170.99 $2588.52 $2677.58 $2210.10 $2303.88

Store sale Thursday, August 4 Steers: S.A. & A.S. Martin, Nerrena, 2 x $1730; Melalencos Angus Pty Ltd, Dalyston, 1 x $1710; S. & L. Storti, Kongwak, 15 x $1700; W. & W. Francis, 15 x $1625; Telegraph Pastoral, Devon, 1 x $1550; Pukenui P/L, Mirboo, 5 x $1500. Heifers: S. & L. Storti, Kongwak, 1 x $1345; Pukenui P/L, Mirboo, 1 x $1320; M.E. & K. Triantafyllou, Woodside, 14 x $1320; W. & W. Francis, 6 x $1230; D. & H. Hynes, West Creek, 1 x $1110; J. & S. Anderson, Koonwarra, 1 x $1100. Bulls: W. Churchill, Kilcunda, 1 x $1600. Cows and calves: M. Morrison, Allambee East, 3 x $1710; R.L. Olsen, Poowong East, 6 x $1680; P.L. Kalenberg, Meeniyan, 2 x $1400; B. Fennell, Koorooman, 2 x $1320; P.L. Kalenberg, Meeniyan, 1 x $1030; D. & F. Sinclair, Stony Creek, 9 x $1030.

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Farming Insight

MG candidates sell their case By Stuart Biggins THE four Gippsland candidates vying for the Murray Goulburn board vacancy following the resignation of the late Max Jelbart presented their credentials at a directors’ forum at Leongatha Recreation Reserve on Thursday. Kelvin Jackson is a dairy farmer from Hazel Park via Welshpool. Mr Jackson said he offers experience as a board member of Bonlac Foods and Dairy Australia. He has learnt from his experience about what to do, what works, and what not to do and what does not working as a director. Directors have a huge responsibility to make the right decisions for the farmers and their employees. Timothy Dwyer from Newry has been a dairy farmer all his life. Mr Dwyer has a degree in economics and said he believed in the company’s strategies that must be seen through. “Money raised by floating part of the company last year needs to be well spent on building and infrastructure,” Mr Dwyer said. He was critical of the Milk Supply Support Package (MSSP – approximately one cent per litre) and said this must be pulled back to make the milk price more competitive.

Raelene Hanratty is from Upper Maffra West. Her husband Dennis grew up on the farm they now share farm with their son Joey. Mrs Hanratty said she asks questions and requires acceptable answers in reply, not just spin. “I offer common sense, integrity and honesty,” she said. “I would like to be involved with the new CEO when appointed and the new look board. “I am not here to play the female card but I also offer the diversity of view a woman brings.” Commenting on MG’s loss of the Woolworths’ contract, she said contracts change all of the time. In what looks almost like a case of tit-for-tat, the Coles contract will take effect in February. Mr Jackson’s view is that Murray Goulburn was never going to have both supermarkets’ contracts. “The supermarkets want a point of difference in the market,” he said. Because Australian cheddar is renowned internationally and Murray Goulburn products always achieve the highest price, opportunities exist to find more lucrative contracts. Bernhard Lubitz, a dairy farmer from Mt Eccles, said the current board and governance structures were no longer working, and need to be reevaluated and changed if farmers are to remain in control of the co-operative. He called for chairman Phil Tracy to stand down at the AGM in September, citing lack of

Standing tall: from left, Bernhard Lubitz, Timothy Dwyer, Raelene Hanratty and Kelvin Jackson following their presentations as candidates for the board of Murray Goulburn in Leongatha last Thursday. accountability and a gung ho attitude, as well as a broad disregard for open communication with suppliers. One example he said was the Il Migliore packaged cheese varieties presented at last November’s AGM as a shining example of MG’s value added

strategy working, now nowhere to be seen. Mr Lubitz said farmers should be fully informed about the positive and negative outcomes of initiatives so they can be part of an inclusive conversation about how their co-op is performing.

Tactics to spring into action WITH the ground wet underfoot and the sun shining above, there was room for at least a little optimism at the most recent Tactics for Tight Times event. Held at the Nyora dairy farm of Philip Ould and Paul and Louise Sherar, Thursday’s field day was all about making the most of the coming spring to produce home grown feed. Tactics for Tight Times is funded by Dairy Australia using dairy service levy funds and is being rolled out across the region by GippsDairy. It is aimed at helping farmers build skills and resilience during a difficult period. Farm consultant Matt Harms, who facilitated the discussion at Nyora, said dairy farmers had moved on from the milk price issue and were starting to focus on what can be done to improve a bad situation. “What we are trying to get across today is to really look at the big picture settings of the season,” he said. “Late winter and early spring decisions, based around what that looks like in terms of grain input levels, urea rates, pushing to get silage and focusing on the things we can control. “We are not here to dwell on what we can’t control. The milk price is the milk price; the season is the season. It’s now working out what we are going to do about it.” Matt said many farmers in Gippsland are already seeing a surplus of pasture and are wondering when they will be able to start harvesting silage. It is offering some hope that some of the damage caused by the milk price drop could be offset by a strong spring. “The plans that have been put in place are starting to look like they are lining up. Some people are starting to say it’s looking OK,” he said. “The cows are producing on less grain, we’ve got grass and we are looking forward to, while not a great outlook, maybe not the train wreck it looked like two months ago.” One of the messages from the Tactics for Tight Times event was for farmers to stick with what has made

them successful in the past – if they can afford it. “For farmers who are not necessarily having such a tight year, don’t turn your farming system on its head. Maybe look at some minor changes or some tweaks,” Matt said. “For others who aren’t in such great shape, maybe they do need to change things significantly with stocking rates or changes to input levels or financial structures.” The Ould/Sherar farm is a joint venture between Phillip and Louise and Paul. The Sherares also share-farm on a Loch property owned by Phillip. Having bought the 120 hectare Nyora farm in March – just weeks before the milk price announcement – it’s been a tough period for the business. Using a full time manager in Stephen Spaull to run the farm, it’s been a difficult time, but one which Phillip is hoping will be cushioned by a good spring. “A good season will help, but while it’s looking good so far, it’s too early to say it will be a good season,” he said. Phillip believes events like Tactics for Tight Times can help people reassess how they approach their farm business decisions. “When the milk price is high there are things you can get away with, when it’s low you can’t do it the same way. You have to rethink your strategy and stick with the basics, he said. GippsDairy regional extension officer Karen Romano said 70 people came to the Nyora event, pushing Tactics for Tight Times numbers above the 900 mark. “To have that many people coming out during a busy time shows dairy farmers are looking to access information and resources that can help them through the current tough period,” she said. “These events are just one part of the Tactics for Tight Times program, which has fact sheets and online resources available to every farmer.” For more information go to www. tftt.dairyaustralia.com.au or call GippsDairy on 5624 3900.

Young ones: from left, Poowong’s Ash Tilling and Jake Follett have a chat with Bena’s Discussing season: from left, Mountain View’s Alicia and Chris Nick Leppin at the Tactics event at Nyora. Drew with Athlone’s Connor Cunningham at recent The Tactics for Tight Times session at Nyora.

Opening doors: from left, farm part-owner Phillip Ould, GippsDairy’s Irene Baker, farm manager Stephen Spaull and GippsDairy’s Leah Maslen at the Nyora Tactics for Tight Times event.

Well attended: the farm walk was a highlight of the Nyora Tactics session.

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Casual Process Worker

We stock the largest range of chainsaws in South Gippsland, including - Stihl, McCulloch and Husqvarna

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APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 21 August 2016

We are a growing Australian based company, which produces a range of premium dairy products for the domestic & international market. A number of positions are available for the right people to work within our production team. Duties will include product handling and packing, as well as some cleaning and housekeeping duties. A forklift license is an advantage but not essential. To be successful in this role you will need to: • Work well in a team environment • Undertake duties in a safe manner • Be able to work exible hours • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices to comply with Food Hygiene and Food Safety requirements If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a friendly medium-sized business in Korumburra then apply via email Burra Foods Pty Ltd PO Box 379 Korumburra 3950 or to jobs@burrafoods.com.au Applications close: 16th August 2016

CHAINSAWS

Professional repairs and services to all makes of chainsaws. We also have a large range of secondhand chainsaws available.

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FIREWOOD - local messmate/stringy bark, cut/split, delivery available. 2 cubic metres $200, 4 cubic metres $400, 6 cubic metres $600, 10 cubic metres $900. Ph: 0437-176187.

HAY for sale. Top quality vetch oaten straw. Feed test available. For delivered price ring Greg 0429-822544.

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408980-711, A/H 56625175. FIREWOOD: Split red gum, premium split red gum (small), ironbark hardwood mix. Pick up or delivered. Loaded and sold by weight. Utes, trailers or load your own boot. Ask about our shared delivery cost. 20kg bags to go. EFTPOS available. Open 7 days. Corner Charity Lane & SG Hwy, Foster. 5682-1508.

HAY - 100 square bales, will separate, $11 each. Ph: 5659-2087. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662. TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 5681-2261.

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Reflective Practice Facilitator • Gippsland Region (Morwell office) • Part Time (0.26 FTE), 10 hours per week • Fixed Term Contract (12 months) with possibility of extension QEC has a unique opportunity for a highly skilled practitioner with a strong background in Family Therapy, Social work, Psychology or Counselling, to provide a Reective Practice service to practitioners across the Baw Baw/Latrobe Child First-Integrated Family Services partnership. The position will initially operate at 10 hours per week, for twelve months, with the possibility of extension should the service meet outcomes required by the Partnership. As a Reective Practice Facilitator, you will provide targeted reective practice sessions and related clinical coaching or education to practitioners across the partnerships to assist them in their work with vulnerable children and their families. You will: • Develop and deliver Reective Practice sessions to approximately 60 practitioners on a monthly basis. • Provide additional support to practitioners through ad hoc sessions, individual clinical coaching related to speciďŹ c client issues, and provision of information and secondary consultations, as negotiated with team leaders/coordinators. • Provide follow-up with individual practitioners as required and liaison with supervisors or managers regarding practice or professional issues arising from Reective Practice sessions. • Develop a participant feedback process to measure satisfaction with and effectiveness of Reective Practice sessions. • Participate in an annual review of the program. The position will be based in Morwell within the Gippsland region, working closely with other partner agencies providing family support services to vulnerable families to improve the safety, wellbeing and development of children. To be considered for this role you will have: • High level demonstrated expertise and experience in developing and facilitating clinical coaching, reective practice and/or practice leadership processes, with particular reference to small group work, group dynamics, and therapeutic and education programs. • High level expertise and experience in working with families in the health, welfare or early childhood sector particularly in the early parenting period. • At least 3-5 years demonstrated experience in the support and supervision of a multi-skilled team of practitioners. • Comprehensive knowledge of child protection system. • Comprehensive knowledge of child development and infant mental health theories and practice. • Willingness to participate in the Family Partnership Model and other training. QualiďŹ cations • Mandatory: A relevant tertiary qualiďŹ cation in Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, Family Counselling or equivalent, at diploma level or higher. • Desirable: CertiďŹ cate IV (or higher) in workplace training and assessment. In return you will be offered a great working environment, excellent training and support, company car (during work hours), mobile, laptop, attractive hourly rate and salary packaging. For a detailed position description including selection criteria, please refer to www.qec.org.au under professionals/employment opportunities. Applications addressing the key selection criteria can be forwarded to The Coordinator, People and Culture peopleandculture@qec.org.au by COB Friday, 19th August 2016. For further information please contact David Welch, Area Manager, 0438 244 563. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory police check and Working with Children Check.

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Glamour night: looking elegant at the Newhaven College Presentation Ball were, back, from left, Liam McLaren, Dominic Tran, Cameron Moloney, Byron Scothern, Samuel Duncan, Zakk Allen-Ryan, Jack Montgomery, Wil Vanderstaay, Matthew Winchester, Tommy Taylor-Eagles, Anthony Passarin, Matthew Fletcher, Harry Pavert, Liam Robb and Vaughn Dennis. Third row, from left, Jai Asbury, David Bulbulian, Austin Szova, Brendan Woodroffe, Jye Clark, Lachlan Wright, Finnan Donohue, Amy Robertson, Kate Maxwell, Olivia Hughes, Thomas Barker, Toby Heislers, Hayden Vincent, Xavier Hughes, Callum Fisher, Lachlan Scott and Daniel Broomhall. Second row, from left, Noah Lugt-Cole, Millicent Thomas, Abigail Boucher, Erin Gin, Emily Kemp, Philippa Wayne, Rebecca Woods, Kaitlyn McNaughton, Jacinta Barlow, Taylah Williams, Mairaed Carlin, Olivia Flower, Libby Hutchinson, Saxon Taylor-Le Page, Camryn Fisher, Kiara Caile, Brooke Anderson and Jack Spencer. Front, from left, Emma Ward, Alice Ellerton, Lilly Ellerton, Karlee Smith, Jasmine Holland, Jessica Gysberts, vice-principal Jason Scott, principal Gea Lovell, chair of board of directors Greg Price, Andrea Tamburo, Georgia Robinson, Jenny Nie, Jessica Drazzi, Sophie Fletcher and Stephanie Slade.

Newhaven College Presentation Ball MONTHS of preparation came to fruition on Saturday when 31 elegant couples were presented to family and friends at Newhaven College’s Presentation Ball. The parent organising committee had created a sensational

garage sales

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REID - Glen and Nicole wish to thank our wonderful family, friends and community for their support, love and fundraising. Words can’t describe how thankful we are for all the kindness shown to us. It continues to be a difficult time for the family, made easier with all the encouragement we have received. Please accept this as our personal thank you.

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births FULLER (Prosser) - Lorrelle and Paul welcome with love, Harrison Connor, born 8.35am 1.8.16, 2.88kg. Another little boy for Dianne to love.

in memoriam BOLGE - Tania. August 23, 1978. Treasured memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year. Mum, Dad and family.

deaths BOYLE - Lyell. Passed away peacefully at “Ti-Tree” Rosebud (formerly of Mirboo North) on Monday, August 1, aged 85 years. Loving husband of Bev (dec) and devoted dad to Jeff and Marian, Rob and Mary; Jenny and Graeme (Cope), Anne and Ross (Gilligan); Carolyn and Peter (Gregory), Chris and Melony. Gramps to all his grandchildren. Dad You were the best and more. We will miss your stories, advice, your beautiful smile and cuddles. Remembering you will be a joy.

‘Into the Woods’ theme that transformed the college auditorium into a wooded wonderland complete with a vine covered archway. The couples were clearly enjoying themselves during the dance set that featured modern and innovative dances as well as tradi-

deaths

deaths

funerals

Lots of love always, Jenny and Graeme, Jason, Shawn and Sharna, and Trey, Emma and Lachie. xxx

LOFTUS - Frank. 03.08.2016. We are saddened to hear of the passing of our friend and esteemed ex colleague. Frank we were privileged having you as a work mate for so many years. Our thoughts are with Jeanette, Anne, Sharon, Stephen and families.

SPROULL - Robert. Thursday 11.08.2016. Lang Lang Memorial Hall commencing at 1pm. Graveside service to follow at the Lang Lang Cemetery.

CLOSE Arthur Clifford. On August 5, 2016 aged 92 years. With great sadness, we announce the death of Arthur Close at the RSL Village, Narrabeen NSW, following a short illness. Reunited with his beloved Betsy. Late of Leongatha, Arthur will be fondly remembered by his many children, stepchildren, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in Leongatha in early September which will be announced in the Star at a later date. LOFTUS Frank Edward. Passed away peacefully at Leongatha Hospital on August 3, 2016, aged 64 years. Loving and devoted husband of Jeanette. Much loved dad of Anne, Sharon and Stephen, and father-in-law of Michael and Andrew. Adored Poppy of Maddi and Archie. Dear friend of Bobyn the cat. Sadly missed, but never forgotten. LOFTUS Frank Edward. Loving brother-in-law of Geoff (dec), Margarette, uncle to Michael, Brooke and David. Will miss your stirring ways and our recent little chats. Missing you, rest in peace.

The management and staff at Cash’s Apparel Solutions. SPROULL - Robert. 4.08.2016. Aged 97 years. Formerly of Leongatha and Lang Lang. Beloved husband of Sylvia. Cherished father of Alan, Cliff, Sandy and Trish. Much loved Pop and Farm Poppy. Always in our hearts.

funerals LOFTUS - A Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Frank Edward Loftus will be held at the Dakers Centre, corner Smith and Watt Streets, Leongatha on Thursday, August 11, 2016 commencing at 11am. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Able Australia, or Cancer Council Victoria would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the service.

tional numbers. College principal Gea Lovell and vice-principal Jason Scott were proud of the students and described the evening as “just sensational”.

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United party: former Greens candidate for McMillan Donna Lancaster with NSW Greens MP Jeremy Buckingham at the onshore gas meeting at Mirboo North.

Forum calls for gas ban FARMERS and concerned residents from across Gippsland have demanded a permanent ban on all onshore gas exploration at a community forum in Mirboo North last Wednesday. More than 70 people met in Mirboo North’s Shire Hall to hear from NSW Greens MP Jeremy Buckingham and Gunnedah councillor and farmer David Quince, who have led the campaign against fracking in New South Wales and Queensland. The men shared stories about their fight against gas companies, including horror stories about contaminated groundwater that has destroyed arable land and the livelihoods of farmers. Mr Buckingham said, “industry says it can manage all the risks, it can all be mitigated and not impact on human health, but it’s just a lie.” Mr Quince highlighted the importance of not letting gas companies to get a foot in the door, saying, “it’s a lie agriculture and gas can coexist.” Lock the Gate coordinator Ursula Alquier paid tribute to the 10 year campaign that has led to this point, but urged vigilance until a permanent ban on all gas drilling is implemented. Victorian Greens MP Ellen Sandell hosted the forum, assuring attendees she will rest until all onshore gas drilling is banned permanently. “This community has fought the gas industry every step of the way. You’ve stared down powerful gas companies, and you’ve forced the fossilfuel addicted politicians from Labor and the Coalition to listen,” she said. “We’re close to a result, but can’t relax until the State Labor Government promise to ban onshore gas once and for all.” The State Government is expected to decide whether to allow gas mining in Victoria within the next two weeks.

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Goals rain for reunion THERE is always something to celebrate at Mirboo North and this weekend it was time to invite back to the club the players and officials instrumental in bringing about premierships in 1956, 1966 and 2006. Gathering to watch the games on Saturday, had you been at the ground for the Thirds, Reserves and Seniors games would have meant witnessing the Tigers find the taller posts 70 times to the opposition, Morwell East’s nine times. For those three matches

Mirboo North kicked 473 points to Morwell East’s 68.

Time flies: from left, Simon Busuttil and Peter Mongta can hardly believe their 2006 premiership was a decade ago.

Top year: Laurie Pincini played in the 1956 Reserves premiership team.

Premiership bonds: from left, Matt Scerri and Ben Maxwell discover that nothing binds sportsmen in quite the same way as having played on a flag winning team together as they did in 2006.

Goal upon goal: from left, with 1966 memories to share, Ray Czempeski and Neil Breedin at a great day for a reunion with the sky raining goals all day for Mirboo North.

All together now: from left, Mick Mills 1966, Bernie Mercer 1956 and 1966, Ray Walsh 1966 and Wally Carter 1956 and 1966 were a happy crew then and had reason to be happy again on Saturday with their beloved Tigers looking the goods again.

Walk for a cause STUDENTS from Mary Mackillop Catholic Regional College embarked on their annual walkathon in support of six local charities yesterday (Monday, August 8).

lunch and ‘mock Olym- our walkathon on August pics’ events. 8 if it’s a school day, or The walkathon on Au- close to it if it isn’t,” pringust 8 also has a greater cipal David Leslie said. meaning for the school. “We started our day “It’s a way to help stuwith mass before the dents celebrate the Feast of St Mary Mackillop of walk. It’s like our school The school aimed to raise the Cross. We always hold founding day.” $15,000 in support of the student chosen charities, including Days for Girls, Ella’s Ear, support for Aylah Hengstberger, support for Stephanie Hulls, South Gippsland FOCAS and the Josephite Sisters in Australia. The students walked eight and a half kilometres along the picturesque Great Southern Rail Trail – starting in Koonwarra and finishing at Ready to go: from left, Mary Mackillop Cathothe Meeniyan Recreation Re- lic Regional College’s Year 11 students Hayley serve. Phillips, Julia Enter and Jemma Hoober were Once in Meeniyan, the keen to participate in the walkathon alongside students enjoyed a barbecue their classmates on Monday.

• LEONGATHA TABLE TENNIS

Top clash thrills WHILE there was nothing at stake as far as the match was concerned, TMM had already won with a 6-4 lead, this was a clash between two players fighting for supremacy. Allan Robic, club champion for the last three years and Michael Grist who was champion in 2000, 2002 and 2003, were in an adrenalin charged battle as each player dug deep into their box of tricks to gain an advantage. This game stopped all other action as everyone wanted to see this amazing match. With scintillating smashes, stonewall defence, careful placement and quick as lightning changes from defence to attack this was something to behold in our local

stadium, equal to the standard you would see in a State competition. This battle of the bulls went for the full five rounds with Allan scraping over the line 9-11, 9-11, 11-9, 11-9, 11-9. Losing both doubles had cost Cheetahs a win. MBN defeated Milko’s 7-4, with all rubbers being decided in either three or four games, not sure if Milko’s were playing for the first draft pick or not. Milko’s Neil Chilver did put in a big effort to defeat Neil Smith in what was their best rubber of the night. In the other match between GKM and Hopefuls it was the rubber between up and coming star, Westaway and long time stalwart Alan Fletcher, that decided the result with Michael Westaway claiming the win for his team to make it a 6-5 result, leaving MBN looking at the wooden spoon on the

bottom of the ladder. Ladder and top players after July 26 matches: Team TMM tops the ladder 6-2168 with Cheetahs 6-20-64 hot on its tail. Milko’s sit third 4-19-67 with M&N 2-14-60 while Hopefuls 0-13-49 and GKM 0-12-51 sit fifth and sixth. Top players are Michael Grist and Allan Robic both undefeated on nine wins, Neil Chilver with eight, while Bryce Holwerda and captain Kevin Dowling have six each. In the Victorian Open Championships Allan Robic partnered Mick Warr from Traralgon and were successful in taking out the Over 30 Doubles title, a great effort from both country players against fierce competition.

• WONTHAGGI TABLE TENNIS

Wallabys walloping win UNBEATEN for the whole season Wallabys (Archie Paxton, Beau Allamby, Blake Richards) continued their record with an A Grade grand final win over Possums (Nancy Pattinson, Leigh Allamby, Jack Duff).

Team effort: from left, Year 10 students Lucas Ion, Macey Davidson, Bianca Phillips, Dylan Garnham, Sam McGannon, Matt McGannon and Jai Stefani showed their support for six local charities by participating in Mary Mackillop Catholic Regional College’s annual walkathon on Monday.

Recent past: from left, Tim Traill and Steve Wallace were among the younger past premiership players with strong memories of that day in 2006.

Some of the sets were extremely close and at one stage it was looking like there could be an upset result. However Wallabys were

just too good with a 5-2 win. Congratulations to all players. The new season for A Reserve starts this week with six teams. Juniors coach Bruce Harmer should have the B Grade teams sorted this week. Junior coaching continues from 6pm to 7pm on Thursdays and there is still room for more young players. B Grade will be commencing from 7pm to 8pm following coaching. For more information phone 56 744628. A Grade has completed

four weeks of play with Audi (Andrew Donohue, Steve Anstey) getting off to a big lead. Justin Licis and Bruce Harmer are unbeaten so far. The ladder is as follows: Audi 16 14 (64) Mustangs 8 8 (42) GTS 8 8 (36) T Model Ford 8 7 (33) Maxima 4 8 (47) Zephyr 4 6 (30) Shelby Cobra 0 8 (41) Yarrawonga Junior Championships: Archie Paxton and Kenzi Gardner competed in the Yarrawonga Junior Championships at the weekend. Victorian Veteran Teams

have been announced to play in the Australian Veteran Table Tennis Championships in Sydney in October. There have been six representatives selected from the Wonthaggi Association: Case deBondt (Over 75 Mens), Mick Wright and Michael Ede (Over 70 Men), Nancy Pattinson (Over 70 Ladies), Tricia Denier (Over 60 Ladies) and Averil Roberts (one of two team captains for the event). This is a great achievement for a small country association and they are expected to do well.

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Lang Lang’s week of golf ONE of Lang Lang Golf Club’s major annual events, Week of Golf, will be held next week. It involves several competitions over three days from Thursday to Saturday, August 18-20. A big field from around Victoria are expected. The event starts with Men’s Singles and 4BBB stableford on Thursday, the Ladies Challenge Bowl (aggregate 4BBB stableford, two pairs) on Friday; and the Men’s Drummond Golf Shop Open 18 hole stroke, on Saturday. There will be a rolling timesheet on Thursday and Saturday and a shotgun start at 9am on Friday. Nearest the pin and down the line balls will be awarded daily. Many of the players will

be on superb handicaps, reflecting the event’s prestige. Tournament director, Peter Cooke, predicts a great tournament and said, “These three days of golf always prove popular, attracting many of the state’s best amateurs. “The course is in peak condition, actually helped by recent heavy rain. “And the longrange forecast is for good weather.” Those comments were shared by Dave Allen, club president. Entries close this Friday, August 12. They must be sent, with full entry fee, to the tournament director at the Lang Lang Golf Club, PO Box 36, Lang Lang, Victoria, 3984. Further details are available from the club: 5659 6284. Lang Lang with a par of 71 is one of rural Victoria’s finest layouts.

Wonthaggi ON Saturday, August 6 we played our August monthly medal with a great winter field of 75 players. A Grade winner was R. Vanagtmaal with 71 net, B Grade and monthly medal P. Brusamarello 69 net and C Grade winner A. Wright 73 net. Balls down the line: S. Sartori 71, D. Putt, P. Young, R. Walker, A. Geyer 72; I. Johnson, P. Studham, K. Loughran 73; G. Turner, M. Scott 74; J. Jordan 75, J. Strong, J. Redman, I. Sullivan 76; A. Bowman 77. Nearest the pins: 2nd D. Crellin, 8th R. Francis, 13th J. Jordan, 17th M. Bourke. Putting: J. Wintle 26 putts. Don’t forget this Sunday at 2pm is the golf club information meeting regarding the club’s future. All members are urged to come. Have a great week and let’s hope the sun comes out soon.

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area. To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below. Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90

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Korumburra THERE were 30 players on Saturday, August 6 for a stroke monthly medal competition, with trophies supplied by R. and D. Staples. A Grade: (10 hcp) S. Harland 68 net, T. Fowles 72 net, T. O’Neill 73 net, B. Pope 73, B. Rees 73, P. Hopkins 74. B Grade: (17 hcp) T. O’Neill 77, G. ilson 72 net. Nearest the pin: 1st W. Hopkins, 10th S. Harland, 13th D. Van Rooye. Tuesday’s winner was Les White 37 pts and Thursday’s winner was S. Harland with 40 pts. SG fourball at Lang Lang September 11 - free.

Ladies WITH many members away through parts of winter, it was good to have 12 women play in a nine hole 4BBB event, last Wednesday. Lee Clements and Julie Hislop were the winners with 19 points and runners up were Kath Welsh and Moira Rogers with 18 points.

Woorayl THE trophies for the stableford were provided by Gavin Maisey Painting. The A Grade winner was Craig Gourlay with 38 points from Graeme Calder who was runner-up on a countback. B Grade went to Col James from Troy Williams with 39 points and C Grade to Graeme Winkler with 38 points from Don Perrett. Balls to Dale Burge, W. Turner, B. Stubbs, R. Goodwin, M. Herrald, R. Sullivan, B. Collier and J. Baum. The NAGA went to Jim Newton. Nearest the pins to Peter Rayson and Craig Gourlay while the ball raffle was won by Shed syndicate. Next week Ray and Simon Sullivan will provide the trophies for the fourball stableford. The Thursday competition was won by Graeme Winkler with 34 points, with a ball to Michael Collins.

Ladies THE August Monthly Medal

The club congratulated one of its newer members Lorraine Knox who had a NTP on the first green. Lee Clements had the closest second shot on the seventh. The August Monthly Medal was postponed until next Wednesday, August 10, with the stall in operation after golf. There were seven girls out on the course on Saturday, making the most of the fine conditions. Lee Clements won the RB Stroke event, with Chris Rickard runner up. Chris was NTP on the first and 13th and Lee had the best second shot on the seventh green. Two teams played in the RWH 4 Ball District Play off, at Leongatha last Friday, but unfortunately no wins to report. The Clayton’s bus trip to Melaleuca Links is Wednesday, August 17, with parts of the day subsidised from raffles conducted through the year. Golfers are to arrive at 9.30am for a 10am start and those who are attending for the lunch only need to be there by 12pm. Carpooling will be organised on Wednesday. was played in pleasant conditions on Wednesday, August 3 and the winner was Sharon Rayson with 73 nett. BDL: Heather Sullivan with 79 nett. NTP: eighth was Heather Sullivan and Sharon Rayson took the honours on both the 11th and 17th. Sharon Rayson won the putting competition with 30 putts.

Meeniyan JUST the weather for golf resulted in some excellent scores at Meeniyan this week. Nobody complained about the sunshine and lack of wind, although a little now would be good to dry up the few wet patches on the course. All in all, members are saying the course is playing better at this time of year compared to others. The work on clearing the rubble and thinning some trees to allow the wind and sunshine to get to the course has paid off. Congratulations to the greens committee and Col’s band of volunteers. It was good to see a mix of members taking away the prizes this week. Bob McGeary continued his good form and Daryle Gregg seems unable to be beaten when it comes to nearest the pin shots. No one could beat Peter Wilson however on Saturday with a magnificent 62 nett and medal winner for the month. Pete took out B Grade on the day. Col Olden and Ron Findlay must have thought they were in with a chance coming in with 69 nett each, however not to be. It was good to see the strong field on Saturday enabling two grades to compete. It was also good to see Chris Buckland (5) back at the club with a nett 73 on Saturday. Many thanks to Gendore for its generous sponsorship for medal day. Bill Pratt took the prize for the most ingenious shot on

Thursday with his ball landing in the fork of a tree. Results for the week: Tuesday: Singles Stableford. Winner: Bob McGeary (16) 41 points. Runner up: Will Bullock (18) 36 points. Nearest the pin: second Daryle Gregg and eighth Bob McGeary. Best nine: Reg Hannay (27). Thursday: Single Stableford. Winner: Daryle Gregg (24) 40 points.Runner up: Col Stewart (26) 38 points.Nearest the pin: second Daryle Gregg and eighth Marilyn McGeary. Best nine: Marilyn McGeary 20 points. Saturday: Stroke, Medal Day. A Grade: Bob McGeary (15) 72 net. B Grade and medal winner: Peter Wilson (24) 62 net. Down the line balls: Col Olden (21) 69 net and Ron Findlay (20) 69 net. Putting: Reg Hannay 28 putts. Nearest the pin: second Peter Wilson, fifth Chris Buckland and 17th Brian Dewar (Pro pin). Members draw: Scott Brown, who unfortunately was not present so the draw will jackpot to next week.

Medal winner: Peter Wilson won B Grade and picked up the Monthly Medal on Saturday.

Champion: Daryle Gregg won Meeniyan’s Single Stableford competition on Thursday.

Stars: Bob and Marilyn McGeary had an excellent week with Bob winning Tuesday’s event and Marilyn winning the best nine on Thursday.

Ladies

Twice happy: Sharon Rayson was happy with her form to win the Monthly Medal and putting competition at Woorayl Golf Club on Wednesday.

ON Wednesday, August 3 the Ladies played off for the Monthly Medal on a wet course. Sponsor for the day was Jan Roberts. The winner of the Monthly Medal was Veronica Park 95 (16) 79 net. The runner up was Heather Poletti 98 (16) 82 net. Best nine was played by Belinda Angwin (38) with 39 net. DLB: Fay Le Page (20) 84 net and Lyn Jennison (37) 86 net. NTP: Sheila Constantine, Nancy Hammet and Heather McCaughan.

Familiar sight: Veronica Park won the Monthly Medal on a wet course at Meeniyan Golf Club on Wednesday.

Amongst it: Belinda Angwin played the Best Nine at Meeniyan on Wednesday.

Leongatha SATURDAY was Medal Day with Denis Wallace continuing his good form of late to take the medal, B Grade and the Super Comp with a net 70 in a countback from Bruce Cathie who took the C Grade honours also with a net 70. Ian Murchie had a net 72 to take the A Grade honours in addition to being NTP on the fourth hole. Other NTPs were Fred Debono on the 14th hole and Gene Van Der Zalm on the 16th. DTL balls went down to net 76 and were awarded to Peter Buttinger, John Fraser, Michael Thomas, Rod Hopcraft, Brendan Simon, Robert Martin, Frank Gill, Merv Stubbs, Marcus Fleming, Barry Stevens, Nick Lafferty Snr, Rod Mackenzie, Doug Clemann and Craig Nuske. On Tuesday, 40 golfers contested a Stableford competition with Bruce Hutton taking the A Grade honours with 35 Points. B Grade was taken out by Geoff Maher with 37 points.

Monthly medal: Colleen Touzel won the August monthly medal and B Grade at the Leongatha Golf Club last week. NTPs were Gary Sharrock on the fourth hole, Ian Murchie on the seventh, Ian Baker on the 14th and Denis Wallace on the 16th. DTL balls were awarded to Michael Oliver, Andrew Smith, Peter Buttinger, Barry Stevens, David Forbes, Rod Brown, Rob Martin, Doug Clemann and Denis Wallace. Thursday’s 4BBB Stableford event was taken out by Paul Luck and Jeff Brewer with 42 points from Colin Bear and Denis Wallace who were Run-

Scratch winner: Sue Bowler won the C Grade scratch at Leongatha Golf Club. ners up in a countback with 41 points. An Individual Stableford Competition was also held with David Forbes scoring 34 points to win this event. NTPs were Colin Bear on the fourth hole, Ian Murchie on the 14th and Geoff McDonald on the 16th. DTL balls were awarded to John Dalton, Andy Bassett, Russell and Marilyn Williams, David Forbes, Joe Lowell, Mark Warby, Ray Barbour, Ian Barlow and Peter Waters.

Ladies THIRTY women competed in the August monthly medal in perfect weather conditions and

Great win: Lianne Adamson put up a good score to win C Grade. on a course that is continuing to hold up well despite the winter environment. The medal winner was Colleen Touzel with 96/19/77. Colleen also won the B Grade section of the competition. Wendy Parker, continuing her steady form, won A Grade with 95/14/81. A very excited Lianne Adamson scored 125/45/80 to take out C Grade while the C Grade scratch was won by Sue Bowler with 118. Sue has been featuring regularly amongst the winners recently. Down the line balls were awarded to Julie Howard 79 net, Glenyce McRobert 81, Dot

Wendy Parker: was the Leongatha’s A Grade champion last week. Stubbs 82, Shirley Welsford 83 and Toni West 84 net. Recently the format for nearest the pins has been altered to open the event up for the higher handicap players. Players on a handicap of 27 and above are allowed two shots on both the 14th and 16th greens. Shirley Welsford was closest to the pin on the 14th (second shot) and Marg Griffiths on the 16th (second shot). Rebecca Thomas was closest to the flag after one shot on the 14th. Saturday, August 6: Winner: Dot Stubbs 97/17/78 on a count back. Down the line: Helen Fraser 78 and Wendy Parker 79.

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thestar.com.au • SOCCER - LEONGATHA KNIGHTS V KORUMBURRA CITY

Knights and City women battle out draw Round 14 Women

WHILE missing their top two goal scorers and a wing player, the Leongatha Lady Knights were cautiously optimistic going into their match against neighbours Korumburra. In brilliant winter sunshine the Knights took some time to settle into a rhythm but once they did their defence was unstoppable. Led by the always dependable Reen, the Lady Knight’s defence of Emily, Pauline, Jess, Kaitlyn and Kim was quick to shut down Korumburra’s repeated attempts on goal. Leongatha’s midfield struggled with composure but thanks to Jordan, Bree, Jem and Susannah some excellent runs narrowly missed out on making it between the posts. No team appeared to gain any advantage before half time. A lucky play by Korumburra resulted in a goal its way somewhat dampening the Leongatha Knights’ spirit. However, Leongatha was rewarded for its patience after

the wonderfully persistent Jordan sent a winning cross to a determined right wing Bree who sent the ball into the goals. Though both teams worked hard neither were able to again break the score resulting a well fought draw.

Under 16 Korumburra and Leongatha have a great rivalry and it is no different with the U16 soccer teams. Many players are school mates from both teams and look to catch up for a chat before and after the game. The game started well for the Knights with an early goal to Ali Lacanaria following a long throw from Nicholas Bongers (it is good to have Nicholas back after six weeks away on holiday). Knights second goal came from a Curtis Rintoule free kick deep in the Knights defence which was put over the Burra defenders and allowed Caleb Chatelier to run onto and beat the keeper. Knights’ attackers Sean Villasevil, Caleb and Hayleigh Bashaw were able to control the ball for much of the day and looked to attack every chance they could. Ali’s second goal came from an assist via Caleb who crossed the ball from the right

Foster Golf Club GREAT weather during the week has dried out the course considerably. Better conditions had more players out and some good results with Peter Dight continuing his good form. It was a surprise to have so few turn up in great conditions for the ‘chook run’. Congratulations to Robyn Galloway and Owen (plays better without practice) Kindellan for winning the monthly medals. Grand quizmaster Peter was back. Obviously feeling the pressure from master Megan he lifted his performance to keep everyone smiling and having a great night. The winners needed five extra questions to nail the win. Well done to ‘The Splitters’ who performed well given the handicap. Tuesday, August 2: C. Gray 33 points. NTP: 17th P. Dight. DTL: P. Dight 31and N. Cooper 30. Wednesday, August 3: Stroke Medal. Medal winner: R. Galloway. Putting: R. Galloway. A: M. Willder B: A. McKenzie. NTP: fourth M. Blake, 15th and 17th V. Soderlund. SCR A: M. Willder B: K. Morris DTL: R. Galloway and M. Blake. Thursday, August 4: Winner: P. Dight 37. NTP: sixth P. Spencer and 17th P Dight. DTL: P. Spencer 35 and N. Cooper 33. Friday 12th: Chook Run -no competition. Saturday 13th: Stroke Medal. Medal winner: O. Kindellan 66. NTPs: fourth P. Dight, sixth K. Flett, 13th Owen, 15th K. Flett, and 17th S. Canning. DTLs: S. Canning, T. Vanin, C. Downing and K. Jones. Nine holes: C. Downing 21. Ladies: Jocelyn Town. DTL: G. Reid. NTP: 17th G. Reid. Thanks to Sponsor Paul Spencer.

Mirboo North Golf THURSDAY results: Competition: Stableford. August 4: Day winner: Simon Duff (9) 38 points C/B. DTLs: Ian Evison 38, Col James 34 (Woorayl) and Mal Payne 33 C/B. NTP sixth: Jeff Hughes. Saturday results: Competition:August 6: Medal winner (A Grade): Joe Jus (14) 66 net. Winner B Grade: Rus-

wing and after Burra failed to clear the ball Caleb was able to put the ball in the back of the net. Ali was able to push forward as a result of the good support from Sam Bainbridge and Will Barker. Caleb was able to score the last two goals of the first half both as a result of throw ins. First Will took a long throw which Ali controlled down to the goal line and then crossed for Caleb to have an easy tap in. The final goal saw Ali head on a ball from a Nicholas throw and Caleb score long range from the edge of the box. Hat trick to Caleb and Knights 5-0 at half time. Whilst the first half seemed to be the Caleb and Ali show it was the result of lots of hard work by their teammates behind them that allowed these two to score their goals. The second half saw Korumburra change its positioning and start to get some ball of its own in attack. It was one of these occasions when Harry was able to get a clear shot on goal from well outside the box that sailed over keeper Phil Smith’s outstretched gloves for a great

goal. This seemed to spur the Knights on and when Ali and Caleb combined on the right wing for a one – two, it saw the Burra team scramble to defend them leaving Will Barker free on the other wing to take possession and score. The Knights defence of Nicholas, Curtis Rintoule Adam Watchorn and Jordan Rintoule was able to cut off most Burra attacks and when asked was able to start the ball moving back up the pitch with structured passing. When Tom Roberts, Malik Phillips and Vincent Trease came on as substitutes they were able to carry on the good work of the rest of the team. We are lucky to be able to call on solid players as these and it is fairly hard to back up for a second game. Sam was playing well in midfield and when Caleb passed him the ball it allowed Sam to run at the defence. With teammates the calibre of Caleb and Ali around, the Burra defence was laying off looking for him to pass the ball back. Sam wasn’t having any of this and weaved his way, Messi style through into the box and was able to beat their keeper. Knights’ final goal saw

Top play: Sam Bainbridge was able to beat City keeper with a Messi style weave into the box where he was able to beat the keeper and Ali take the ball deep into the Korumburra City defence and seemingly with nowhere to go was able to lob the keeper with the narrowest of angles and score his hat trick to take the game 8-1. The club has a bye next week.

Under 12 Great game today against Korumburra at home, with the Knights winning 4-0 in great conditions. Goals for the Knights came from

Under 13’s keep on winning The Miners Under 13’s looking for its 12th straight win struggled in the first two innings to get on the board as the Miner’s new player Andrei Popa-Smith stepped in to pitch for the Cougars, who were a few players short on the day. Cam Prosser from the Miners also put his hand up to play for the Morwell side proving that true sportsmanship lives strong in baseball. Popa-Smith allowed two runs in his first outing. The Miners scored with Oscar Davis and Callum Buckland who stole home on a passed ball, to take the early lead. The Cougars put pressure on Miner’s pitcher Ethan Davis in the second inning loading the bases with just one out, but Ethan got to work and struck out the next two batters to end the only threat by the Cougars all day. In the last inning the Miners had five runs scored from six batters as Tom Nicholas, Bailey Harvey and Callum Buckland all had doubles to put the Miners up 7-0. Buckland came on to close the game and put the result in no doubt, as the Miners put another game in the win column, 7-0. Another fantastic effort from an un-

sell Pentland (19) 67 nett. DTLs: Stan Evison 69, Ian Blencowe 69, Bevan Pinner 70 and Terry Bradshaw 71. Second shot NTP first hole: John McFarlane. NTP fourth sponsor Gippsland Solar: Andy Soplakow. NTP sixth sponsor 1st Tee Motel: Ray Matthews. NTP 13th sponsor C and D Earthworks: nobody. NTP 16th Sponsor Ken Graeme Motors: Russell Pentland. Next week is Par.

Under 7 Leongatha Knights U7 players enjoyed their day out against Korumburra City with eight players turning up: Lo-

gan, Sam, Shayan, Taj, Noah, Neka, Mitchell and Tallarah. It is enjoyable watching these young players improving their skills each week and it is a credit to young Jack Bainbridge as he looks after them at training and keeps them busy game days. The season is running out of match days with only three weeks of play left. There is no game this week as Leongatha Knights have the bye.

• SOCCER - INVERLOCH V PHILLIP ISLAND

• BASEBALL

MORWELL Cougars came to Leongatha for the first time to take on the South Gippsland Miners at its new home ground.

Toby, Hamish and Hayden (2 goals) Special mention also to Eddie for various assists throughout the game. There were other good players including Gerad and Ben. All players performed well and showed great sportsmanship. Well done team and good job Coach Ethan!

stoppable team of great sports, reaching for the team’s first go at finals with only three games left to play, the South Gippsland Miners U13’s are definitely the best bet to take it all out this year! Next week’s home game will be played at Chairo Christian College ground from 11.15 am. B Grade Morwell came to play, defeating Miners 25-3. Brodie Cox took the mound against Morwell and pitched a great game however the bats kept singing for the Morwell Cougars. Damon Ginnane had a great day at shortstop and took a great running catch during the first innings to slow down the Cougars. The Miners also had a great double play at the top of the third innings with an attempted bunt toward pitcher by the Cougars but, Brodie Cox took the catch sending the ball toward shortstop Ginnane who took out the exciting double play. Daniel Gilbert took the mound late in the game and put some real heat into the closing moments, but the day belonged to the Cougar’s. The Miners take on the Sale Rangers next week at the Miners home ground, Federation Training campus from 11.15 am next Sunday. A Grade - BYE

Stars, Breakers scores tied Seniors

IT was a glorious day in Inverloch on Sunday and the Stars and Breakers took the opportunity to play some great football in near perfect conditions. It was Inverloch that started strongest, linking up well down the right hand side with Gerson Panchero leading the charge and setting up a chance for Eli Cousins. Barry Farrell was looking sharp and was at the heart of most of the Stars’ attacking moves; he set San Oo sprinting down the left wing and San’s determined run and battling challenge in turn set up Farrell, whose shot bounced off the inside of the bar and was hastily cleared by the Breakers’ defence. ‘ This seemed to wake the Island team and they began playing some better football. It was a dangerous cross in from the right hand side that led to a goal for Phillip Island. The second half saw the Stars bring on young striker

Oscar Price, who began making some strong runs for the Stars. The ever reliable Stuart Hutchinson was picking up all the loose ball in midfield, but the Stars just did not seem to be able to find that key pass to score the equaliser they deserved. Gene Parini pushed into midfield. The Stars were rolling the dice knowing they needed to get a result and the relentless pressure finally paid off with a bit of magic from Barry Farrell. He beat two players to fire a shot into the corner of the goal, leaving the keeper no chance. The Stars pushed forward for a winner which never materialised. Both teams will feel they could have grasped victory; but in the end the points were shared. Inverloch Stars 1 drew Phillip Island Breakers 1 Reserves Inverloch Stars 3 drew Phillip Island Breakers 3

Royal Women’s Hospital district playoff LEONGATHA Golf Club hosted the district playoff of Golf Victoria’s Royal Women’s Hospital fundraiser. Four qualifiers from each club in the South Gippsland district won the honour to compete in this 4BBB stableford event. The proceeds from entry fees and the raffle will be forwarded to this worthwhile charity. Toni West and Louise Schache from Leongatha Golf Club won the event with 39 points. Meeniyan Golf Club’s combination of Irene Holm and Lynn Jennison were the runners up with 36 points. These four will now proceed to Eastern

Golf Club in October to compete against the qualifiers from all other Victorian districts. Last year local pair Loris Clark and daughter Sue Bowler were runners up in the final. It was a great achievement and the club wishes this years’ district qualifiers similar success. The winners of the day event for non qualifiers were Marg Ryan and Ivy Ruby from Wonthaggi Golf Club with 38 points. Heather Sullivan from Woorayl Golf Club was the closest to the flag on the 14th. Down the line balls were won by Irene Holm and Lynn Jennison with 36 points, Karen Green and Jeanette Diss from Phillip Island GC 36 points, Loris Clark and Wendy Parker 35 points and Colleen Touzel and Lynda Bassett 34 points on a count back.

Charitable golfers: from left, the runners up were Lynn Jennison and Irene Holm, the winners were Toni West and Louise Schache, and Ivy Ruby and Marg Ryan were the winners of day event.

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thestar.com.au Inverloch Bowls WEDNESDAY Social Bowls brought 36 bowlers to the green to compete in two games of 12 ends.

On top: from left, Carol Waters, Mike Yates and Marg Griffin were the winning combination at Inverloch’s Wednesday bowls.

The team: from left, Joyce Arnold, Anne Lye and Marg Griffin claimed the first prize at Sunday Bowls at Inverloch.

Mardan Indoor Bowls THERE was not much change in numbers from last week, all the same there were enough present to make for a competitive and great night of indoor bowling at Mardan. There four teams: one team of four and the rest threes. Two games of 10 ends played with the winners changing mats. Some games were ridiculously one sided and others a little more even but as we’ve seen so many times in the past, that counts for nothing at the end of the night. Everyone played well and the standard of play wasn’t always reflected in the score; all would agree that we had a very entertaining evening. The scores at the close of play were quite the opposite to what might have

been expected after the first round; first round losers came up with a win each in the second game to take the night as winners and runners-up. All teams had a win and the ends and shots decided the result. Winners with one win, 11 ends were Denyse Menzies, Bert Bright and Cliff Smith (s). Runners-up with one win, 10 ends plus five were Kristy Rutjens, Bev Greenwood and Tony Allen-Clay (s). Our club champions Theresa Bateman and Andy Plowman took part in the SGIBBA Singles competition recently. Theresa Bateman was playing for the first time ever as a club champion and was taken aback by the number of games she had to play but gave a very good account of herself. Andy on the other hand got stuck in and was unfortunate not to come away with the trophy, but finished as runner-up on the night.

There was a mixture of teams of threes and fours lining up to bowl. There were two teams that claimed victory in both games. On 33 points were Judy Parker, Gail Applin, Rob Dowling and Joy Brown coming in second. Congratulations to the winning team on 36 points, Marg Griffin, Carol Waters and Mike Yates. Raffles were won by Steve Snelling, Joy Brown, Doug Archer, Gary Scott, Mike Yates and Marg Griffin. Under perfect winter skies, the Winter Bowls continued on Sunday. The ideal conditions produced three teams that won both games. Well done to Judy Parker, Ivy Sheppard and Mike Yates on 32 points. Runners up were Brian Growse, Jim Lye and Alan Bolding with 35 points. With one more point, the winners were Anne Lye, Marg Griffin and Joyce Arnold. Raffle winners were Anne Lye, Shirley Phillipson, Gail Applin, Brian Growse, Rhonda Davies and Terry Seaward. As the Winter Bowls season begins to wind up, a game of Scroungers has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 17. Be sure to put your name down if interested in this format as a maximum of 32 players is allowed. The last bowls for the winter season will be held on Wednesday, August 24. Friday Night Meal is on this week; names on the blackboard if interested. All those wanting to play Tuesday Pennant are asked to attend a get together on Tuesday, August 30 at 11am. This get together will provide a forum for discussion about the upcoming Pennant season. A light lunch will be provided after the session. Please look at the noticeboard for dates of pennant practice matches and other events that are happening around the club.

• LEONGATHA BADMINTON

Simon breaks through AFTER a number of highly competitive seasons, Simon Perks unusually had yet to win a singles match, until last Tuesday night. Simon had all his weapons working to account for Matt Patterson in an absorbing battle that went 15-12 to Simon. This singles win was not enough to get the Magpies over the line, losing a close contest to the rejuvenated Tigers’ line-up. Without Glen Kleeven

the Tigers looked more settled and this consistency shone through. Frank Dekker, Arthur Grabham and Dave Noble lifted the Tigers who now have a faint hope of finals’ action. For the Magpies they just haven’t got it together this season but Nigel Grimes can be proud of his efforts during a difficult season. The Kangaroos went down in a big way to the rapidly improving Eagles. Gary McGrath filling in for the Kangaroos had a good night as did Rhonda

Newton but the overall depth of the Eagles came through, particularly Shaun Helms and Brae Byrnes who hold the key to this team’s ultimate success. The final match for review again witnessed the dominant Bombers too good for the Saints. Joel Langstaff and Tracey Ryan are both having stellar seasons, but it was the African traveller Jim Newton back from a great trip away that really turned on a top match for his team. The Saints were best

served by Steve Johnson who is still a stand out player in his late 50s, a credit to how fit Steve keeps himself.

Results Tigers 5/129 d Magpies 3/109, Eagles 6/127 d Kangaroos 2/77, Bombers 4/113 d Saints 4/110, Hawks - bye.

Ladder Bombers.................................80 Hawks ....................................69 Saints .....................................59 Eagles .....................................54 Tigers ......................................44 Magpies ..................................42 Kangaroos...............................35

• LEONGATHA SQUASH

Privetera wins thriller MONDAY night saw a great clash between an in-form Con Privetera and Tom Ryan which went down to the wire in the fifth. It started with Con off to his fast starting, with hard hit serves and quick hands to volley.

Tom countered in the second and third game with his trademark solid hard driving and sharp boast as these two players tend to dominate, so it was no surprise Con used his speed to turn his game around. Tom kept pressure on but Con kept his nerve

Buffalo indoor Bowls WEDNESDAY, August 3 saw an enjoyable night of bowling for everyone when two games of 10 ends was played. Two teams were selected with Rod and Peter sharing a spot bowling alternate ends. Both teams had a win and a loss but Charlie, Bill, Joyce and new player Ian Rogers narrowly won the night from Toni, Joe, Mary, Rod and Peter with (LW) 12 ends - 20 shots, to (WL) eight ends - 18 shots. It is good to see Ian Rogers bowling well and enjoying it. There will be no bowling at Buffalo on Wednesday, August 17 as the Peter Mac Charity Night will be held on Friday, August 19 at Buffalo at 7.30pm. Anyone wanting to bowl on this night please have names to Toni Heldens 5663 6224 by Thursday, August 18. There is social bowls at Buffalo hall on Wednesday at 7.30pm - all welcome.

taking the match 3 games 36, Tom 2 games 30. It was welcome to Rohan Duff who after a long lay off found his way back to the squash court. It was clear he knows his way around the court particularly his good shot placement and his drop shots, although rusty were effective. His opponent Philomena Smith had to work very hard with great chasing down of the ball and

good volleys that kept Rohan on the move, and as he tired brought the errors, as expected after so long the mind works better than the body, his game plan is good and he will be better for the run. Phil 3 games 32, Rohan 1 game 26. Anyone wishing to play at Poowong or Leongatha can call the club 0418 998 222 or 0409 613 664. Check us on Facebook.

Volleyball Korumburra Round 4 A Grade: Golliwogs defeated Nads (3:0) 25:13, 25:15, 25:20; Warriors defeated Saints (3:0) 25:19, 25:17, 25:20; and Bugs defeated Giants (3:0) 25:19, 25:20, 21:11. B Grade: Hulls Angels defeated Knights (3:0) 25:7, 25:18, 25:14; Gems defeated Panthers (2:1) 25:22, 25:22, 20:25; Or-

sum defeated Albatross (3:0) 25:22, 25:10, 25:20; and Falcons defeated HELP (2:1) 13:25, 26:24, 20:18. Juniors Round 1: Blue defeated Black 25:22, 9:8; and Red defeated White 25:21, 3:9. Round 2: Black defeated White 25:17; and Red defeated Blue 25:22.

• INDOOR CRICKET - KORUMBURRA

Reds cap off the season Section One

THE finals of the Korumburra Indoor Cricket Winter season have been played and won. Victors in Section One were Red Caps with Poowong Loch taking out Section Two. Supervising the finals were umpires Terry Rogers and Ian Thomas. The Diggers batting first in the Section One final got off to a rocky start with a wicket off the first ball to begin at -5 runs but then Justin Greenwood and Murray Gow recovered by putting on a 25 run opening partnership off their four allotted overs. Next pair of Nathan Cant and Nick Auddino had a terrible first over losing four wickets in Tim Wightman’s over thus sending The Diggers’ score back to six. From there they didn’t lose a wicket to finally end their stint with the score

now 34. At the half way mark the Red Caps were well in control. The third batting pair of Russ White and Eli Cousins, by not losing a wicket and batting sensibly, had a 33 run partnership which had the score now at 67. The last pair of Peter Dell and David Jeffries continued the resurgence of the Diggers innings by putting on 41 runs in their allotted overs. ‘ This left The Diggers with the score of 108, a score the Red Caps should have been able to chase down easily. The opening pair of the Red Caps - Tim Wightman and David Trotman - gave a good start by hitting 30 runs despite losing three wickets. The next pair of Gerard Murphy and Josh Trease took no risks against some tight bowling to progress the score to 65 at the half way mark of the Red Caps innings and they were looking comfortable.

The match really swung The Red Caps’ way when Damien Symmons and Gerard Murphy by not losing a wicket and batting sensibly put on 35 runs for the third partnership and took the Red Caps to 100. Craig Friebe and Paul Matheson only had to not lose wickets and the Red Caps would be winners. Runs were added but the Diggers kept taking an occasional wicket to make coming into the last over the Red Caps still requiring two runs to win. Cool heads prevailed and they were able to reach their final score of 117. An excellent final between the season’s two best teams with Red Caps capping off an undefeated season to be the Section winners. Red Caps 117 defeated The Diggers 108

Section Two The very strong Poowong Loch team batted first in the

Section Two final and had a very successful innings, despite losing six wickets, still reaching the excellent score of 178. Partnerships: Trevor Allen and Brad Hall 45, Aiden Johnson and Matt Allen 33, Jeff Walsh and Dane Fawcett 53 and last pair Wilson Pollack and Matt Hancock 37. The Beared Clams had a big task ahead chasing that total but with each pairing adding runs they were able to score off the bowling but not at the high scoring rate of the Poowong Loch team. For a team made up of social cricketers it was still a great effort to make it to the final. Partnerships were Michael Grabham and Andrew Newton 12, Tyler Newton and Mitch Nicholas 13, Don Wylie and Craig Walker 29, Brendon and Marty Nicholas 10. They thus ended up with a score of 64, but had a lot of

fun getting there. The final result going as expected to Poowong Loch. The team had gone through the season undefeated in Section Two.

Following the final all teams shared in a light supper and refreshments to discuss how the first season of the indoor cricket competition had gone, reliving many great

shots, great umpiring decisions, dropped catches and excellent batting and bowling performances. Poowong Loch 178 defeated Bearded Clams 64.

Section Two Premiers: Poowong Loch, back from left, Jeff Walsh, Matt Allen, Matt Hancock, Wilson Pollack, Dane Fawcett and Matt Loader, front from left, Brad Hall, Trevor Allen, Aiden Johnson and umpire Ian Thomas.

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thestar.com.au • Leongatha Cycling Club

Two championship wins for Fitzgerald LEONGATHA Cycling Club Junior riders performed well on the weekend at the State Junior Road Championships at Glenrowan with Bernadette Fitzgerald winning the Individual Time Trial on

Saturday and the 21 kilometre Victorian Road Championship on Sunday. Will Lumby continued with his good form from the club championships to place fourth, again averaging over 40kmph. Austin Timmins also rode well to place fifth. Oliver McLean put in a

Speed: Bernadette Fitzgerald competing in the JW19 individual time trial on Saturday recorded an average speed of 43.9kmph over the 18 kilometre course.

solid effort to place eighth and Thomas Fitzgerald had a great ride for 11th. Sunday saw exceptional weather for the Victorian Road Championships around the 21km Taminick Gap circuit where Bernadette Fitzgerald put in a solid ride to win. Oliver McLean was keen to do well and found himself in a break of five after climbing well up the Taminick Gap Hill. He claimed third in a sprint finish for the JM15 championship. Thomas Fitzgerald had another good day finishing in a bunch of five to come 14th. Austin Timmins came a close fifth in an 11 rider bunch sprint for the JM17 championship. The Under 19 Men had mixed fortunes. Harry McLean retired after a lap when ‘the bug’ got the better of him. Will Lumby rode well for four laps before retiring and Tom McFarlane had a good ride to finish eighth. Many thanks to Tony Smith for his support and advice over the weekend - greatly appreciated.

It was a cool and windless day for club racing on Saturday over a new out-and-back course from Leongatha North through Wooreen to Trida on the Grand Ridge Road. The field was limited with club members competing at the Victorian Junior Road titles at Glenrowan over the weekend. In the Senior event, riders were turned around at Canavans Road Trida, some 18.9 kms from the start. The ride featured more than 450 metres of climbing elevation over the entire course. On scratch was a group of four riders that consisted of Steve Allen, Chris Rowe, Leigh Stott and Gavin Slavin. They were chasing a duo of Brad Bouquet and Mark Bensley on seven minutes with a further seven minutes to the next group of Peter Lewis, Damien King and Graham Jans on 14 minutes. On the limit of 20 minutes was para-cyclist Alex Welsh back to test the field after his win last week. All rider groups held their positions relative to each other

on the easy downhill start, but it was short lived after crossing the Wilkur Creek with the long haul up through Wooreen to the Grand Ridge Road. Gavin, from the scratch group, lost contact during this period and Leigh dropped his chain causing anxiety as to whether to wait for these riders or forge ahead. As it turned out they lost time, leaving them too far back to figure at the finish line. Damien (14 minutes) had broken away from the other two riders in his group and had Alex in his sights for the downhill run home. Although Alex was caught and passed by Damien he was still within contact with 3.5 kms of uphill remaining to the finish line. Damien King won the event with Alex Welsh 1.36 behind. Third was Brad Bouquet, fourth Mark Bensley, fifth Steve Allen, sixth Leigh Stott, seventh Chris Rowe and eight Graham Jans. The fastest time (1.7.30) went to Steve Allen. The B Grade riders rode

Winners’ group: back from left, first place Damien King, third Brad Bouquet and front from left, second place para-cyclist Alex Welsh and Kaleb Jans winner of B Grade. over the same course but they were turned at 8.2kms for the return journey. With only three contesting it was Kaleb Jans on scratch making amends after puncturing last week who over-

came the riders ahead, winning from Jack Allen on two minutes and limit rider Greg Bradshaw. Next week the racing is on Sunday at Woolamai starting at 9.30am.

• Mirboo North v Morwell East

Tigers flog their visitors MIRBOO North securely locked in a 2016 double chance finals’ berth, with a tradesmen like 45

point victory over fifth placed Morwell East, at Tigerland on Saturday. The mighty Tigers now

SENIORS Mirboo North 12.11.83 Morwell East 5.8.38

THIRDS Mirboo North 29.18.192 Morwell East 2.3.15

Mirboo North goals: K. Berchtold 3, L. Palmer 2, D. Pinneri 1, T. Reiske 1, J. Taylor 1, R. Oddy 1, K. Nash 1, J. Giardina 1, Z. Kilgower 1. Morwell East goals: B. Darby-Lock 4, L. White 1. Mirboo North best: D. Turner, K. Berchtold, H. Kerr, K. Nash, B. Harriage, I. Abas. Morwell East best: M. Brown, A. Brown, J. Lont, M. Cunningham, B. Francis, H. Aarons.

Mirboo North goals: C. Alexander 5, K. Wilson 3, D. Huynh 2, J. Hohmann 2, L. Swallow 2, C. Rudling 2, E. Parker 2, D. Allen 2, T. Joustra 2, J. Edmondson 2, R. Lowrie 1, L. Barry 1, K. Abas 1, R. Kratzat 1, L. Taylor 1. Morwell East goals: A. Dodd 1, C. Felmingham 1. Mirboo North best: C. Alexander, D. Allen, L. Swallow, C. Rudling, K. Wilson, J. Hohmann. Morwell East best: T. Higgins, L. Downie, L. Palmer, K. McCubbin, C. Felmingham, J. Masiewicz.

RESERVES Mirboo North 29.24.198 Morwell East 2.3.15 Mirboo North goals: M. Stewart 8, M. Green 6, T. Holland 4, D. Lockie 3, C. Bland 1, B. Stoertebecker 1, N. Gervasi 1, P. Doyle 1, J. Garde 1, P. Aveling 1, J. Alexander 1, T. Bolton 1. Morwell East goals: L. Downie 1, N. Nikodemski 1. Mirboo North best: C. Bland, T. Holland, M. Stewart, M. Green, B. Stoertebecker, D. McLean. Morwell East best: M. Williams, B. Chawner, P. Perham, A. Dodd, N. Nikodemski, B. Fidler.

FOURTHS Trafalgar 10.4.64 Mirboo North 10.3.63 Trafalgar goals: Z. Brown 7, K. Noonan 1, D. Young 1, T. Stevens 1. Mirboo North goals: R. Lowrie 4, F. Austin 2, J. Mason 2, B. Rudling 1, R. Peter 1. Trafalgar best: Z. Brown, W. Bajada, B. Radford, J. Nicholson, N. Byrne, C. Burgess. Mirboo North best: L. Oddy, L. Dight, R. Peter, A. Krausz, J. Mason, R. Lowrie.

travel to Boolarra and Yinnar to close out this year’s home and away commitments. Despite some temporary stumbles along the way, Mirboo North will be part of Mid Gippsland’s September action for a 14th consecutive season. The Tigers increased their lead at every change against the Hawks, after establishing a 19 point advantage at quarter-time with fast, play-on-at-allcosts football. Mirboo North was without playing coach Clancy Bennett who has a calf niggle and Matt Holland also missed through injury. Into the Tigers’ line-up came talented juniors, Riley Oddy and Tom Reiske. A highlight of the opening term was a swift build-up by Tristan Salerno and Cameron Le Page, who landed the footy in Kallum Nash’s safe hands for the home side’s second goal. Watching with great interest were a number Mirboo North’s 1956, 1966 and 2006 premiership heroes, who had gathered for a club reunion. Kris Berchtold, who booted three goals for the winners and now has four senior flags to his name, was the only member of the Tigers’ 2006 premiership team to play in the match. Brayden Darby-Lock was Morwell East’s lone dominant forward

Tiger kings: there was plenty of on field action at Mirboo North to cheer about for players in the 1956, 1966 and 2006 premierships who gathered at the club on Saturday. Among them were 2006 premiership team manager Paul Peluso, assistant coach Gynek Zyhajlo and players Simon Busuttil and Ross Kelly. More reunion photographs on page 45.

and multiple goal scorer with four majors for the afternoon. Many of the Hawks’ inside 50 entries were safely cleared from the danger zone by steady and steadfast work from Brent Harriage, Daniel Taylor, Dwayne Gunn and Salerno. For much of the contest, Morwell East’s attacking maneuvers were nothing to tweet home about. Apart from DarbyLock’s noteworthy input, Morwell East’s immobile forwards struggled to be influential. The Hawks’ scoring problems and team structures were exacerbated when Brad Gibson hobbled into the change rooms with a lower leg injury shortly before halftime. Skipper Damien Turner, Hudson Kerr, Mitchell Wightman and Dom Pinneri provided plenty of drive through the midfield for Mirboo North with synchronized, integrated and transitional hand and foot passes to teammates. After some adjustments and reconfigurations to their game plan, the Hawks lifted their defensive intensity markedly in the third term, where each team recorded one major. Matt Brown, Andrew Brown, Jarrod Lont and Matt Cunningham strove

valiantly and were successful in putting pressure on the Tigers for prolonged periods. Both defences were on top and the goals had dried up, as tackle pressure mounted on the ball carriers and the pace slowed around the flanks. Midway through the term the gifted Isaac Abas deftly kept the ball inside the grandstand boundary line with soccer skills to match Archie Thompson. Abas then handpassed to Nash, who went inboard to Berchtold for Mirboo North’s ninth goal. Morwell East came hard at the Tigers early in the final term with two quick goals, the second of which resulted after a strong mark by DarbyLock. Not to be outdone, Mirboo North answered through Luke Palmer from a tight angle and Berchtold, who flew high for a lovely overhead grab. Soon after, James Allen, Berchtold and Oddy, combined to find Zac Kilgower for goal number 12 and the Tigers were home and hosed.

Reserves It was raining goals for Mirboo North as the mighty Tigers reigned supreme with a thumping 183 point annihilation of Morwell East.

Mitchell Stewart returned to top form with eight goals for the winners and Michael Green was also busy, kicking six majors. The hapless Hawks were goalless after half time and encumbered with a load of unresolved despair, as Mirboo North combined beautifully to add 14.10 to one behind. The more the Hawks tried to lean on each other for support, the more frequently Mirboo North’s smart, tough and tenacious endeavors bore delicious fruit. Chris Bland, Tim Holland, Ben Stoertebecker, Damien McLean and Brendan Weston were all in sensational form for the home side and continually showed the crowd some beautiful play. The final term saw the Tigers slam on eight goals, where a number of their shots were effortlessly marked by the goal umpire, as they sailed through the big white sticks. In what is possibly a first in the history of Australian rules football, a goal umpire took more marks than anyone in the Morwell East side.

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Yall-Yall Nth 14.13.97 d Yarragon 6.5.41 Yinnar 14.12.96 d Boolarra 4.11.35 Hill End 11.12.78 d Trafalgar 8.9.57 Newborough 30.20.200 d Thorpdale 4.4.28 RESERVES Yall-Yall Nth 22.11.143 d Yarragon 2.1.13 Yinnar 17.11.113 d Boolarra 4.1.25 Trafalgar 10.16.76 d Hill End 4.6.30 Newborough 28.18.186 d Thorpdale 2.1.13 THIRDS Yinnar 27.14.176 d Boolarra 0.5.5 Hill End 10.13.73 d Trafalgar 3.7.25 Newborough 9.10.64 d Thorpdale 3.6.24 FOURTHS Newborough 8.9.57 d Yinnar 4.2.26

Lochie Downie and Nathan-Lee Nikodemski, each booted a goal for the Hawks.

Thirds The mighty Tigers’ high pressure brand of football resulted in a compelling 177 point victory over the Hawks. There were no weak links in Mirboo North’s line-up as its eager forwards simply lined up and took it in turns to kick easy goals.

Mid Gippsland League SENIORS LADDER Newborough ......... 258.41 Mirboo North ........ 210.67 Yall-Yall North....... 235.93 Yinnar ................... 162.36 Morwell East......... 100.89 Thorpdale ................ 84.14 Yarragon .................. 64.33 Boolarra ................... 71.20 Trafalgar ................... 38.62 Hill End .................... 37.98

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RESERVES LADDER Newborough ......... 462.90 Yall-Yall North....... 363.17 Yinnar ................... 322.86 Mirboo North ........ 178.30 Yarragon ................. 68.86 Trafalgar ................... 74.73 Thorpdale ................ 55.61 Morwell East ............ 37.79 Boolarra ................... 34.35 Hill End .................... 24.58

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THIRDS LADDER Mirboo North ........ 358.87 Yinnar ................... 284.11 Hill End ................. 153.30 Newborough ......... 200.19 Yall-Yall North....... 105.73 Trafalgar ................... 66.78 Thorpdale ................ 80.29 Morwell East ............ 36.73 Boolarra .................. 18.80

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FOURTHS LADDER Newborough ......... 221.26 Trafalgar ............... 143.93 Mirboo North ........ 116.59 Yinnar ..................... 67.00 Yall-Yall North......... 39.25

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Alberton netball results Results - Round 18 August 6 A Grade: Stony Creek 47 d Fish Creek 30, Inverloch-Kongwak 68 d Foster 32, MDU 64 d KilcundaBass 24, Korumburra-Bena 50 d Phillip Island 39, Dalyston 76 d Tarwin 20, Toora 74 d DWWWW 13. B Grade: Stony Creek 37 d Fish Creek 26, Foster 55 d Inverloch-Kongwak 42, MDU 66 d KilcundaBass 25, Korumburra-Bena 63 d Phillip Island 36, Dalyston 54 d Tarwin 42, Toora 100 d DWWWW 9. C Grade: Stony Creek 39 d Fish Creek 16, Inverloch-Kongwak 50 d Foster 29, MDU 78 d KilcundaBass 7, Korumburra-Bena 53 d Phillip Island 18, Dalyston 50 d Tarwin 49. 17 & Under: Fish Creek 43 d Stony Creek 34, Inverloch-Kongwak 68 d Foster 25, MDU 42

d Kilcunda-Bass 19, Korumburra-Bena 42 d Phillip Island 30, Dalyston 56 d Tarwin 27, Toora 41 d DWWWW 16. 15 & Under: Fish Creek 29 d Stony Creek 13, Inverloch-Kongwak 48 d Foster 14, MDU 51 d Kilcunda-Bass 18, Korumburra-Bena 31 d Phillip Island 28, Tarwin 16 d Dalyston 12. 13 & Under: Fish Creek 35 d Stony Creek 5, Inverloch-Kongwak 38 d Foster 17, KorumburraBena 19 d Phillip Island 18, Tarwin 20 d Dalyston 11, Toora 17 d DWWWW 12.

Ladders A Grade Kor-Bena ....................291.36 Dalyston .....................233.04 Inv-Kongwak .............202.53 Phillip Island..............135.34 Toora ..........................157.58 Foster............................87.41 MDU .............................96.36

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Commitment: Allies centre Teyarnie Hanning played a great game of pace and position on Saturday and taps the ball clear of her opponent on this occasion, Toora wing defence Stacee Staley.

Stony Creek.................106.02 Tarwin ...........................58.31 Kil-Bass.........................56.82 Fish Creek .....................61.52 DWWWW.....................17.49 B Grade Kor-Bena ....................293.61 Foster..........................198.51 Inv-Kongwak .............166.99 Toora ..........................176.43 MDU ...........................132.94 Phillip Island..............132.71 Dalyston ......................103.57 Stony Creek...................84.46 Tarwin ...........................64.37 Fish Creek .....................71.37 Kil-Bass.........................35.76 DWWWW.....................12.64 C Grade Kor-Bena ....................232.73 Dalyston .....................155.08 MDU ...........................169.59 Toora ..........................160.09 Inv-Kongwak .............141.85 Tarwin ........................ 112.04 Phillip Island .................92.55 Foster.............................81.53 Stony Creek...................77.82 Fish Creek .....................63.45 Kil-Bass.........................27.56 17 & Under Dalyston .....................278.46 Kor-Bena ....................244.35 Inv-Kongwak .............198.42 Phillip Island..............130.08 Fish Creek .................. 117.66 MDU ...........................134.76 Foster........................... 114.69 Kil-Bass.........................53.98 Toora .............................56.75 Stony Creek...................55.60 Tarwin ...........................52.58 DWWWW.....................24.52 15 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............362.62 MDU ...........................239.10 Kor-Bena ....................180.28 Phillip Island..............136.55 Toora .......................... 114.56 Fish Creek ..................102.78 Tarwin ...........................64.07 Foster.............................74.35 Stony Creek...................54.36 Dalyston ........................64.54 Kil-Bass.........................46.34 13 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............387.27 Fish Creek ..................225.89 Kor-Bena ....................262.09 Foster..........................155.69 Phillip Island..............195.89 Tarwin ........................122.69 Dalyston ......................129.10 MDU .............................80.25 Toora .............................42.82 Stony Creek...................21.96 DWWWW.....................18.14

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Stand your ground: Inverloch Kongwak’s Janelle Smyth has a look of absolute defiance and determination as she positions herself to ward off the challenge of her Foster opponents, from left, Kelsey Angwin and Jayde McGlead.

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Victoria won five games and lost two throughout the rounds and finished second overall. Victoria played WA in the semi final and lost 2735. WA was the better team on the day and went on to win the gold medal against NSW. Victoria played SA for the bronze medal and won 29-26. As captain, Taylah did an amazing job all week and was well respected by all her team members and coaches along with the other states. Taylah played a great week of netball and did herself, her family, her school Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College, the Gippsland netball region and her home town proud. Taylah who is in Year

10 said being voted captain by the rest of the team was pretty special and an amazing honour. She said, “We came hoping for gold but were beaten by a better team.” She thanked her mother and father and everyone back at home for their support.

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Bairnsdale .....................71.57 16 Sale................................70.42 12 Warragul ........................48.46 0 B Grade Traralgon ...................144.47 56 Morwell ...................... 111.78 48 Maffra ........................121.47 44 Leongatha ..................131.35 40 Moe .............................103.23 32 Drouin ...........................96.62 24 Bairnsdale .....................94.46 24 Wonthaggi Power ..........88.39 20 Sale................................75.41 8 Warragul ........................64.02 0 C Grade Traralgon ...................131.77 48 Wonthaggi Power ......136.95 46 Maffra ........................133.18 44 Sale .............................124.62 44 Moe .............................128.18 40 Leongatha.................... 117.32 30 Morwell .........................90.16 20 Drouin ...........................74.39 14 Bairnsdale .....................53.59 6 Warragul ........................52.43 4 Under 17 Moe .............................163.90 56 Sale .............................168.29 54 Drouin ........................143.75 52 Wonthaggi Power ......102.28 34 Traralgon ................... 116.94 32 Maffra............................86.50 24 Bairnsdale .....................79.58 14 Leongatha......................68.98 12 Morwell .........................63.05 10 Warragul ........................59.93 8 Under 15 Maffra ........................180.10 48 Wonthaggi Power ......139.25 48 Moe .............................135.29 48 Traralgon ................... 116.27 44 Sale .............................104.49 32 Morwell .........................90.91 24 Leongatha......................88.21 24 Bairnsdale .................... 114.59.20 Drouin ...........................59.63 8 Warragul ........................38.21 0 Under 13 Sale .............................249.82 60 Maffra ........................120.05 42 Moe .............................131.61 38 Bairnsdale ..................129.45 38 Leongatha ..................127.71 36 Wonthaggi Power ..........92.04 30 Drouin ...........................93.00 28 Traralgon .......................72.62 12 Morwell .........................44.06 8 Warragul ........................41.07 4

LDNA netball Results - Saturday, August 6

Derby duel: Fish Creek’s Belle Cocksedge and Stony Creek’s Corrine Hoddinott do battle on Saturday. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz

Mirboo North results Results

Captain: Taylah Brown was proud and honoured to be chosen by her peers to captain the School Sports Victorian team that went on to win bronze in the Australian Netball Championships in Adelaide on the weekend.

A Grade: Leongatha 54 d Warragul 25, Moe 59 d Maffra 42, Traralgon 69 d Wonthaggi Power 55, Bairnsdale 50 d Sale 45, Drouin 50 d Morwell 37. B Grade: Leongatha 62 d Warragul 32, Bairnsdale 38 d Sale 37, Moe 44 d Maffra 37, Morwell 47 d Drouin 40, Traralgon 46 d Wonthaggi Power 30. C Grade: Leongatha 47 d Warragul 24, Sale 33 d Bairnsdale 17, Maffra 49 d Moe 40, Morwell 39 d Drouin 24, Wonthaggi Power 38 drew Traralgon 38. Under 17: Warragul 34 d Leongatha 25, Sale 63 d Bairnsdale 29, Moe 53 d Maffra 30, Drouin 50 d Morwell 31, Traralgon 45 d Wonthaggi Power 30. Under 15: Leongatha 47 d Warragul 29, Bairnsdale 38 d Sale 33, Maffra 51 d Moe 31, Morwell 37 d Drouin 14, Traralgon 50 d Wonthaggi Power 47. Under 13: Leongatha 50 d Warragul 18, Sale 42 d Bairnsdale 28, Maffra 37 d Moe 30, Drouin 40 d Morwell 13, Wonthaggi Power 30 d Traralgon 25. A Grade Drouin ........................155.90 Traralgon ...................140.86 Morwell ......................135.06 Moe .............................134.67 Leongatha .................. 112.88 Wonthaggi Power ..........99.71 Maffra............................76.18

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“Without it I wouldn’t have been able to do it,” Taylah said. Taylah whose favourite subject at school is PE and she also teaches dance at Care to Dance said the facilities in Adelaide, Priceline Stadium, were magnificent.

Results - Round 15

Ladders

Taylah captains LEONGATHA school girl Taylah Brown captained the School Sports Victorian team that won the bronze medal on Friday in the week long Under 15 School Sports Australia Netball Championships in Adelaide.

Gippsland netball

A Grade: Mirboo North 45 d by Morwell East 49. Best: Dani Hilliar, Emily Loh. A disappointing loss. We’ve had an unlucky couple of weeks but a lot to work towards with the new line up. B Grade: Mirboo North 57 def by Morwell East 63. Best: Mirj Geisler, Charlie Chila. Credit to you girls. You worked hard for the whole game and made the top side earn the win. C Grade: Mirboo North 25 def by Morwell East 35. Best: Kylie Peters, Jess Heath. A nice come back after a poor first quarter, well done. D Grade: Mirboo North 31 def by Morwell East 44. Best: Miki Hilliar, Lau-

rie Bier. A well played game by all. A very tough opposition, but you fought hard the whole way. 17 & Under: Mirboo North 30 def by Morwell East 33. Best: Charlie Chila, Tylah Wilkins. What an amazing game. Your coaches are very proud of the effort you put in and the growth you’ve made over the season. This game showcased your improvements, be proud of yourselves. 15 & Under: Mirboo North 56 d Morwell East 24. Best: Elissa Barry, Charlee Eaves. It was a very strong performance girls. Lots of changes were made and you all adjusted perfectly. Awesome netball happening as we head towards finals.

11 & Under Section 1: Town 8 d Parrots 6, Mt Eccles Purple 22 d Mt Eccles Pink 6, Mirboo North Purple 24 d Mirboo North White 5, Mt Eccles Silver 13 d Meeniyan & District 7. 11 & Under Section 2: Mt Eccles 10 d Mirboo North 4, St Laurence 6 d Town 0. 13 & Under: Town Black 17 d Parrots 7, Mirboo North Purple 24 d Mt Eccles Blue 2, Mt Eccles Purple 29 d St Laurence Yellow 15, Town Tangerine 40 d Mt Eccles Silver 14, Mirboo North Gold 24 d St Laurence Maroon 6. 15 & Under: St Laurence Maroon 36 d Mt Eccles Blue 20, Meeniyan & District 29 d Town Green 20, St Laurence Blue 39 d Mirboo North 21. 17 & Under / C Grade: Mt Eccles Navy 38 d St Laurence 34, Town Black 45 d Town Tangerine 25 Open: St Laurence Gold 63 d Meeniyan & District 26, Town Black 38 d Mt Eccles White 35, MDU Demons 41 d Town Tangerine 35, St Laurence Maroon 51 d Mirboo North 46.

Ladders After Round 14 13 & Under Mirboo North Gold .........390.10 Meeniyan & District .......156.45 St Laurence Maroon ....... 117.20 Town Black ......................151.97 Town Tangerine.................137.95 Mirboo North Purple ......... 110.14 Mt Eccles Purple ...............108.05

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Parrots ................................. 65.70 St Laurence Yellow .............55.15 Mt Eccles Blue ....................27.69 Mt Eccles Silver ..................32.04 15 & Under Meeniyan & District .......169.86 St Laurence Blue .............136.00 Mirboo North ..................127.45 St Laurence Maroon .........80.63 Mt Eccles Blue ....................58.38 Town Green .........................67.98 17 & Under / C Grade Mt Eccles Navy ................141.94 St Laurence ......................128.78 Town Black ......................107.46 Town Tangerine .................50.16 Open MDU Demons ..................148.68 St Laurence Gold ............151.58 Town Tangerine ...............129.40 Town Black ......................125.51 Meeniyan & District ...........79.62 Mt Eccles White ..................85.19 St Laurence Maroon............72.16 Mirboo North ......................65.70

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Semi finals Saturday, August 13 11am: 13 & Under Court 4, Mirboo North Gold v Meeniyan & District; Court 5, St Laurence Maroon v Town Black. 12 noon: 15 & Under Court 4, Meeiyan & District v St Laurence Blue; Court 5, Mirboo North v St Laurence Maroon. 1pm: 17/C Grade - Court 4, Town Black v Town Tangerine. Open - Court 5, MDU Demons v St Laurence Gold. 2.15pm: 17/C Grade Court 4, Mt Eccles Navy v St Laurence. Open - Court 5, Town Tangerine v Town Black. The 11 & Under Sections will be finishing off their season with a round robin commencing at 9.45am this week.

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IK, Wonthaggi win junior flags INVEROCH Kongwak and Wonthaggi took out the premiership in their respective Under 12 and Under 14 age groups on Sunday, August 7 in the Alberton junior grand finals played at Cowes.

Winners are grinners: Inverloch Kongwak Under 12’s coach Allister Scott, middle, pictured sharing the spoils with co-captains, Jack Butcher, left, and Joe Soumilas, right. Joe also won “best on” for the grand final.

The Sea Eagles were too strong for the gallant Giants in the Under 12’s contest, scoring 8.4.52 to defeat Korumburra Bena 1.1.7. In the Under 14’s it was Wonthaggi Power that won the day in what was anticipated to be a closely contested match between two sides which have been dominating the tops spots on the ladder all year. But it was the Power successful by 13 points over Phillip Island; the final scores Wonthaggi Power 4.5.29 to Phillip Island 1.10.16. The match was a lot closer than the scores indicated and had the Island been more accurate it would have gone down to the wire.

Well done boys: the successful Inverloch Kongwak Under 12 team that claimed the premiership on Sunday at Cowes.

We did it: Wonthaggi Power celebrates its great win in the Under 14 Alberton grand final over Phillip Island.

• Central Gippsland Junior Football League

Leongatha hosts junior football finals LEONGATHA’S senior oval and velodrome played host to the first round of finals for the Central Gippsland Junior Football League on Sunday. Six of the 12 matches were played in Leongatha, five of those involving Leongatha clubs. The Leongatha Junior Football Club did an outstanding job in not only fielding five football teams but also making sure the ground was in top condition and catering went off smoothly. It was a successful day on and off the field for Leongatha

with four wins out of five on the football field while off the field an army of helpers made sure the day was perfect for the crowds. In the Under 10 contests Leongatha Green took out the qualifying final over Mirboo North 1.1.7 with Green going straight to a preliminary final. In the Under 12’s Leongatha Gold lost its qualifying final against Trafalgar and will now contest a semi-final this week. Mirboo North bowed out in the elimination final to Newborough Blues. In the other qualifying final Leongatha Green triumphed and will go straight to the preliminary final after defeating Hill End and Grove

Rovers. In the Under 14’s contests Mirboo North lost by just four points in its qualifying final to

Morwell Navy and will now have to get through the semis. Leongatha featured in both elimination finals and

both were victorious, Gold defeated Newborough Reds while Green beat Hill End and Grove Rovers.

Draw for semi finals Finals - Week 2 SUNDAY 14th August 2016 Hill End Games U10 - Hill End V Trafalgar (Semi Final) 10.45am U12 - Hill End V Moe Maroons (Semi Final) 11.45am U14 - Mirboo North v Leongatha Green (Semi Final) 1.00pm

Moe Racecourse Games U10 - Morwell Royal V Mirboo North (Semi Final) 10.45am U12 - Leongatha Gold V Newborough Blues (Semi Final) 11.45am U14 - Yinnar V Leongatha Gold (Semi Final) 1.00pm

UNDER 10 QUALIFYING FINAL Leongatha Green 2.3.15 Mirboo North 1.1.7 Green goals: W. Brown 2. Best: W. Brown, Z. Lamers, J. Brown, B. Robb, E. Pitts, B. McRae. Mirboo North goals: M. Woodall 1. Best: L. Mitchell, J. Chila, M. Woodall, A. Woodall, C. Snell, S. Bradley.

Ball magnet: Cade James gathers for Leongatha again. Also pictured are the Parrots’ Colby Michael and Hayden Kewming watching on.

UNDER 12 QUALIFYING FINAL Trafalgar 5.1.31 Leongatha Gold 1.4.10 Trafalgar goals: J. Angus 2, H. Kenny 1, J. Makepeace 1, R. Thomas 1. Best: H. Kenny, B. Humphrey, T. Robertson, M. Treadwell, C. Nash. Gold goals: N. Beavis 1. Best: B. Peace, J. Wight, K. Scrimshaw, M. McGannon, M. Harry, X. Bolge.

ELIMINATION FINAL Newborough Blues 3.5.23 Mirboo North 2.3.15 Newborough goals: N. Wheildon 2, T. Griffiths 1. Best: N. Wheildon, J. Rogers, M. Wallace, T. Griffiths, B. Jeffs, L. Bridge. Mirboo North goals: W. Lewis 1, J. Carnes 1. Best: M. Hosie, Q. O’Kane, D. Buissink, A. O’Loughlin, C. Westbury, J. Carnes.

Determined: Bailey Dunn kicks the ball forward while Ethan Lamers looks on. View more photos at www.mdphotos.net

QUALIFYING FINAL Leongatha Green 6.8.44 Hill End & Grove 3.5.23

Quick kick: Hayden Martin gets boot to ball for the Parrots.

Green goals: J. Burns 4, J. Clark 1, L. VanderZalm 1. Best: T. Cumming, J. Burns, Z. Scholz, M. Burggraaff, L. Marshman, T. Hanily.

Hill End & Grove Rovers goals: R. Cumiskey 2, J. Balfour 1. Best: T. Blackshaw, I. Kondo, J. Balfour, M. McInnes, L. Coulter, R. Cumiskey.

UNDER 14 QUALIFYING FINAL Morwell Navy 6.3.39 Mirboo North 5.5.35 Morwell Navy goals: J. Monacella 2, N. Noblett 2, B. Gillespie 1, D. Arnold 1. Best: J. Cooke, C. Blewett, L. Thorp, B. Gillespie, P. Carte, N. Noblett. Mirboo North goals: T. Eden 1, P. Lewis 1, M. Porykali 1, G. Hart 1, J. Carnes 1. Best: T. Eden, J. Carnes, A. Hetherington-Vale, G. Hart, J. Hillman.

ELIMINATION FINAL Leongatha Gold 7.5.47 Newborough Reds 3.8.26 Gold goals: F. Materia 2, J. Wrigley 1, R. Patterson 1, C. Michael 1, T. Burt 1, N. Beavis 1. Best: A. Battersby, R. Giliam, F. Materia, R. Patterson, D. Sturtevant, C. Riseley. Newborough Reds goals: J. Puddy 1, S. Palis 1, H. Molesworth 1. Best: H. Molesworth, S. Potts, W. Hester, C. Blackshaw, R. Demczuk, J. Grech.

ELIMINATION FINAL Leongatha Green 4.7.31 Hill End & Grove 4.1.25 Green goals: M. McGrath 2, Z. Scholz 1, E. Lamers 1. Best: K. Clarkson, T. McRae, S. Coleman, R. Kemp, M. McGrath, L. Hickey. Hill End & Grove Rovers goals: E. Wicking 3, C. Tumino 1. Best: B. Paul, B. Turra, C. Tumino, R. Dyke, J. Balfour, K. Kondo.

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MDU finish on a high MDU ended the season impressively after defeating fifth placed Kilcunda Bass on Saturday.

Steal: MDU’s Ben Thomas gains the advantage and grabs the ball over Kilcunda Bass’ Mitch Cochrane.

Although finals eluded them, the Demons finished off strong with a solid team effort. MDU took control of the game from the start and kicked the first three goals of the match. The midfield was particularly effective with Tom Corry, Michael Olden, Matthew Harris and Michael Smith working hard to drive the ball into their forward line. Ben Thomas was a dominating presence in MDU’s back line and Kilcunda Bass struggled to get anything passed him. However, Kael Bergles stepped up to the challenge Thomas posed and kicked eight by him before the end of the game. MDU extended its lead by 28 points in the second quarter, but some wasted opportunities stopped it from widening the margin. With eight goals seven by half time, MDU needed to bring back its accuracy into the second half. By the third quarter, Kilcunda Bass had stepped on the accelerator and had MDU under pressure to maintain its lead. Kilcunda Bass brought the margin back to just 11 points, as Bergles booted his majors and Ben Vague stayed solid in the defence. The teams entered a nail biting fourth quarter and Kilcunda Bass kept the contest tight.

However, it was one last kick from Ryan Olden that sealed the game. Awarded a free kick, Olden slotted the winning goal and enjoyed a six point victory over the Panthers. The final scores were MDU 70 to Kilcunda Bass’ 64. While this was MDU’s final clash, Kilcunda Bass will compete in this week’s elimination final. The Panthers will take on fourth placed Inverloch Kongwak at Dalyston this Sunday to earn their spot in the semi final.

MDU 10.10.70 Kilcunda-Bass 10.4.64 MDU Goals: J. Swift 3, R. Olden 2, J. McMillan 2, J. Hughes 1, C. Ampt 1, T. Corry 1. Kilcunda-Bass Goals: K. Bergles 8, M. Cochrane 1, B. Sibosado 1. MDU Best: R. Olden, B. Thomas, T. Corry, M. Smith, M. Harris, Y. Zorzos. Kilcunda-Bass Best: K. Bergles, B. Vague, D. Wells, D. Mock, M. Wright, K. Rigby. RESERVES

MDU 26.18.174 Kilcunda-Bass 2.3.15 Leading Goalkicker: T. Harris 7. MDU Best: T. Harris, N. Hillam, C. Harris, J. Bolge, J. Forrester, P. Harris. KB Best: G. Wallace, J. Robinson, J. Evans, D. Elliott, C. Elliott, N. Bradley.

THIRDS Kilcunda-Bass 16.13.109 MDU 3.2.20 Leading Goalkicker: J. Bastwrous 7. KB Best: M. Whitham, J. Bastwrous, K. Condick, A. Honeysett, S. Bent, R. Cousins. MDU Best: L. Harris, S. Hanrahan, C. McInnes, W. Horvath, D. Thorson, J. Hoy.

FOURTHS Kilcunda-Bass 11.13.79 MDU 0.0.0 Leading Goalkickers: S. Bent 2, D. Logan 2. KB Best: J. Rosenow, W. Lindsay, F. Homer, N. Bradley, S. Bent, M. Graham-Edden. MDU Best: S. Pearce, D. Clark, M. Hoober, S. Chadwick, S. Bright, B. Cantwell.

Tigers win with final term roar FOSTER united in the last quarter of the match to overcome Inverloch-Kongwak by just one point on Saturday.

Drive: from left Kilcunda Bass’ Ryan Fitzgerald puts the pressure on MDU’s Matt Harris as they sprint for the ball.

Dalyston steals second spot WHILE the scores suggested a walk in the park, Tarwin put up a massive fight and made Dalyston earn its win in the final home and away match on Saturday. Dalyston were immediately off to a good start, applying pressure from the first bounce and gaining the upper hand early in the first quarter. Glen Parker proved to be a handful for the Sharks’ defence and kicked eight goals throughout the game. Dalyston was also thrilled with the performance of Daniel Belsten, who returned to the game after three weeks away and provided plenty of drive in the midfield. Persistence continued to show and Tarwin were able to get on the scoreboard in a hotly contested game of football. Dalyston finished the first quarter with seven goals to Tarwin’s three. After the quarter time

break, Dalyston showed some fast free flowing football, creating more scoring opportunities. The Magpies showed plenty of skill as they worked the ball from defence and into the forward line. However, inaccurate kicking cost them valuable points as they kicked six goals eight. Tarwin’s backline was in overdrive trying to slow the scoreboard, and Tarwin’s Brenton Taber was giving everything he had and battled it out all game. However, injuries to key teammates made the job harder for the Sharks. Lacking of forward thrust made it difficult for the Sharks and they only managed one goal for the quarter. The last half of the game was much the same. Dalyston kicked another 15 goals to Tarwin’s two. Dalyston gained some valuable percentage and finished the home and away season with another

stroke of confidence going into finals. The added percentage – coupled with Foster’s win over Inverloch Kongwak – sent Dalyston to second place on the ladder. Dalyston will take on Fish Creek at Phillip Island in the second semi final on August 20. This promises to be an evenly matched and thrilling contest, and will place one team straight into the grand final.

Dalyston 28.16.184 Tarwin 6.1.37 Dalyston Goals: G. Parker 8, B. Fisher 5, K. Butler 3, C. Graham 3, M. Rosendale 3, B. Carew 2, P. McKenna 2, C. Tait 1, K. Kirk 1. Tarwin Goals: R. O’Loughlin 2, M. Swenson 1, J. Kilsby 1, T. Williamson 1, M. Cooke 1. Dalyston Best: B. Carew, K. Butler, G. Parker, B. Fisher, C. Graham, M. Rosendale. Tarwin Best: M. Swenson, B. Taber, P. Hinkley, S. Kilsby, R. O’Loughlin, B. Ellen.

RESERVES Dalyston 23.13.151 Tarwin 1.2.8 Leading Goalkicker: J. Brooker 11. Dalyston Best: K. Kerr, M. McCoy, J. Brooker, D. Brown, T. Krause, J. Legione. Tarwin Best: N. McRae, J. Norton, S. Clark, M. Hill, J. Moore, P. O’Meara.

The win secured third spot on the ladder for the Tigers, just above I-K, still giving Foster a shot at the premiership next month. The Sea Eagles led throughout much of the match and certainly at every change, but could not stop the final term surge by Foster. I-K’s Tom Wyatt was deadly accurate, kicking four goals for the game, and well supported by Daniel Reid with three. The opening quarter was a tight encounter, although the Sea Eagles made the most of opportunities with the Sherrin to put runs on the board and close the opening term with a two goal lead, 38 to Foster’s 26. The Tigers’ Michael Cooke started the match on the forward line and moved around the ground as required, never failing in his marking ability and adding a goal to his tally by match end. Matthew Clark dominated in the centre for Foster, while Rhett Moor was superb in fullback for the Tigers, limiting I-K full forward Lucas McMillan to a single major. Foster had closed the gap by half time, trailing I-K 47 to 53, with both sides kicking straighter than not with five points apiece. The third term continued the theme of goals rewarding successful centre tapouts, but Foster missed an opportunity to take control

of the game by booting three points instead of goals. Despite being without key players due to injury, I-K continued its hold on the game to be three points in front at threequarter time, with the close contest exciting the strong crowd. Foster’s fortunes turned around in the final quarter as the Tigers found their form and determination, securing the lead and eventually victory by the narrows of margins. At the final siren, Foster won 13.12.90 to InverlochKongwak 13.11.89. Foster gave youngsters Nathan and Troy Van Dyke,

and Xavier Duursma, a run to add depth to its playing list and the trio performed promisingly. Corey Casey, David

Foster 13.12.90 Inverloch-Kongwak 13.11.89 Foster Goals: D. Granger 3, C. VanDyke 2, L. Mann 2, B. Bowden 2, N. Connellan 1, M. Cooke 1, X. Duursma 1, M. Clark 1. Inverloch-Kongwak Goals: T. Wyatt 4, D. Reid 3, D. Newman 2, C. O’Reilly 2, T. Lomax 1, L. McMillan 1. Foster Best: B. Bowden, M. Clark, X. Duursma, M. Cooke, L. Mann, R. Moor. Inverloch-Kongwak Best: T. Wyatt, C. Casey, D. Newman, D. Reid, M. Billows, R. Clark.

RESERVES Inverloch-Kongwak 9.10.64 Foster 4.7.31 Leading Goalkickers: C. Spencer

Newman, Mark Billows and Rowan Clark were essential to I-K’s last chance of success in the home and away season.

2, B. Withers 2, P. Jobling 2, J. Bright 2. IK Best: J. Ivanic, B. Withers, J. Truman, W. Blundy, D. Friswell, T. Whelan. Foster Best: M. Jones, D. La Casa, C. Barker, J. Williams, J. Segat, J. Bright.

FOURTHS Inverloch-Kongwak 14.11.95 Foster 3.1.19 Leading Goalkicker: C. McInnes 10. IK Best: T. Scarce, Z. Reid, C. Scott, C. McInnes, H. Dawson, R. Sparkes. Foster Best: B. Cripps, L. Wake, R. Angwin, M. House, A. Ginnane, L. Rathjen.

Battle royale: with a surging spoil Foster’s Todd Holman changed IK William Hetherington’s mind about handballing in an intense opening to the game in which neither side gave the other much quarter.

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Allies get the final points ROUND 18 and the final game for season 2016 took place between neighbours Toora and Allies. Both clubs’ officials, players and supporters took a quiet moment to stand shoulder to shoulder and observed a minutes silence for Will McDonald. Will’s grandparents Marg and the late Don McDonald, and Phil and Bev Vicino are all life members of DWWWW FNC. Their families are heavily involved today in both clubs. Earlier Will’s uncle, Kyron Rendell led his team onto the oval for his 500th DWWWW club game. At mid season both clubs were in line for a spot in the final six, however, with one game to play the Allies could (with a win) finish one game short. Excellent conditions prevailed at Toora and the home side started in rapid fashion with a long kick to the flank finding Peter Grant within range for the first score. Not to be denied Ben Mayers and Jim Phillips cleared the ball forward and two quick goals to Justin Marriott and Phillips put the visitors in front. Late in the term Toora played smart football to run the ball straight down the middle, making Manders their go to target. He responded with three. Both teams were going in hard for the ball and some free kicks were handed to clear the packs. A free to Manders and a goal opened up a handy three goal lead for the home side but again Phillips and Mayers were on hand to put the Allies into attack. Anthony Sigeti at centre half forward did a superb job; his high mark-

ing was a highlight of the match. The visitors set up Sigeti, Nolan, Atkins and Buttegieg in a pattern and made Toora defend to one side of the oval. By squeezing them to one side they were able to then come in board via Dan Batson, Justin Marriott and Max Homer and suddenly three quick goals levelled the scores. Toora goaled late in the term through Scaracella and Holmes to lead by nine points at half time. The second half would be all Allies as they starved Toora of forward moves and scoring chances. In fact Toora scored its ninth and last goal at the ten minute mark of third term as Jack Weston and Manders extended the lead to over 20 points. From this point on the Allies defence played tough strong football and their attack on the ball was copy book style. Across halfback Ryan Marriott, Nick Pollock and Jayden Nolan let nothing through and they in turn gave the Allies midfield plenty of chances. Again Anthony Sigeti marked everything that came his way and goals to Phillips, Batson and Justin Marriott enabled the Allies to put their nose in front at the final change. The last term was one big slug fest as both teams made the ball the object. Several forward moves by the Allies were chopped at the last line by Michael O’Sullivan or Lew Ferguson, however, they fell into the trap of playing one side of the ground. This allowed Steve Scott, Jayden Nolan and Trent Robertson easy access to the ball and they either outmarked or outmuscled their opponents to send the ball back. The last term would see just one

goal scored and thus not much time on would be added. Anthony Sigeti outmarked the pack within range and his goal put the Allies one goal up with nearly twenty minutes played. A long kick around the flank by Ferguson found Manders on the boundary but he could just manage a point. With just over twenty one and a half minutes played the siren sounded giving the Allies a narrow five point win.

Allies 10.9.69 Toora 9.10.64

L. Manders, K. Holmes RESERVES

Allies Goals: J. Phillips 3, A. Sigeti 2, J. Marriott 2, C. Buttigieg-Clarke 2, D. Batson Toora Goals: L. Manders 5, J. Attard 1, P. Grant 1, B. Osborne 1, J. Weston 1 Allies Best: J. Marriott, T. Robertson, J. Phillips, R. Marriott, D. Batson, M. Sigeti Toora Best: M. O’Sullivan, P. Grant, B. Osborne , J. Attard,

Allies 8.16.64 Toora 3.1.19

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Leading Goalkicker: B. Doran 4 Allies Best: H. Hoppner, D. McKean, K. Skarratt, J. Zahra, J. Lamont, M. Watson Toora Best: D. Knee, H. Hanratty, C. Teuma, T. Crawford, T. Need, L. Grylls

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Fish Creek....16 2 0 185.02 Dalyston ......15 3 0 196.97 Foster .........15 3 0 172.17 Inv-K’wak.....14 4 0 210.89 Kil-Bass ......11 7 0 126.63 Stony Creek ..9 9 0 89.24 DWWWW ...... 8 10 0 82.00 Phillip Is ........ 6 12 0 90.27 Toora... .......... 5 13 0 86.63 MDU.............. 5 13 0 70.89 Tarwin ........... 3 14 1 62.92 Kor-Bena ....... 0 17 1 18.20 GOALKICKERS K. Bergles (Kil-Bass) .......... (8) G. Parker (Dalyston) .......... (8) K. Baskaya (Stony Ck) ........ (6) L. McMillan (Inv-K’wak) ..... (1) L. Manders (Toora) ............ (5) J. Swift (MDU) ................... (3) B. Runnalls (Phillip Is) ....... (2) T. Wyatt (Inv-K’wak)........... (4) J. Smith (Fish Creek) ......... (2) T. Mahoney (Inv-K’wak) ..... (0)

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Strong hands: James Phillips takes a strong mark despite a high flying Magpie Lewis Ferguson’s attempt to spoil. Phillips got a lot of the ball to put the Allies into attack against Toora.

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Dalyston ..... 18 0 0 722.66 Inv-K’wak.... 17 1 0 336.19 MDU.......... 13 5 0 236.54 Fish Creek... 12 6 0 189.45 Phillip Is..... 11 7 0 175.35 DWWWW .... 7 10 1 77.27 Kor-Bena .......7 11 0 48.95 Kil-Bass.........6 11 1 49.18 Stony Creek...5 13 0 47.04 Tarwin ...........4 14 0 42.36 Toora ... .........4 14 0 38.04 Foster ............3 15 0 41.45 GOALKICKERS A. Bright (Fish Creek) ......... (7) A. Wallis (Dalyston) ........... (0) J. Brooker (Dalyston) ....... (11) R. Butler (Inv-K’wak).......... (0) M. Schreck (Dalyston) ....... (0) J. Maurilli-Pullin (Toora) .... (0) A. Kuhne (MDU)................. (2) D. Brown (Dalyston) .......... (2) M. Wright (Phillip Is) ......... (5) D. Pruysers (Dalyston) ....... (1)

Pts

72 68 52 48 44 30 28 26 20 16 16 12 61 57 53 48 39 37 32 29 29 28

UNDER 18

Fishy earn week off after tough win FISH Creek confirmed their spot on top of the table at the weekend with a hard fought 48 point win over Stony Creek at Terrill Park. The Kangaroos were made to earn it and the final scores did not do justice to the effort produced by an incredibly accurate Stony on the day. The Lions only kicked one behind to accompany their 10 goals while Fishy were far less punishing in front of the big sticks. The match started at a furious pace, with both sides contest hard in and under, but also spreading the ball well. Towards the middle of the first quarter Fishy gained In hand: Todd Mackie takes a blind grab at the ball as the Lions circle. The the upper hand through Kangaroos finished supreme with a 38 point win over the Lions and a week sheer weight of numbers to off, minor premiers 2016. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ fourcorners- the contest, and were able to kick away to a comfortable framing.biz lead at the first change. Brent Cooper was his RESERVES Tracy, B. Stefani, N. Denbrok, Fish Creek 17.13.115 side’s best early on, burrowFish Creek 16.12.108 J. Bowron, T. Redpath Stony Creek 11.1.67 ing in under packs but also Stony Creek 3.4.22 Fish Creek Goals: M. Stony Best: K. Newton, D. Wilfinding teammates when the Leading Goalkicker: A. Bright Kreymborg 4, T. Hooker 4, T. liams, R. Baudinette, C. Cary, ball was in his hands. 7 Cameron 2, M. McGannon J. Steele-Rockall, A. Stanley For Stony it was the Fishy Best: B. Graham, J. Pot2, J. Smith 2, A. Seccull 1, G. FOURTHS ter, J. O’Sullivan, I. McCallum, Park 1, P. Tolongs 1 Stone brothers, Julian and Fish Creek 16.13.109 T. Goss, A. Ireland Stony Creek Goals: K. BaskaCameron, who were keepStony Creek 1.0.6 Stony Best: T. Gordon, A. ya 6, R. Saunders 2, J. Cann Leading Goalkicker: B. ing the midfield battle close. Byrne, G. Gray, B. McKnight, 1, J. Stone 1, C. Mackie 1 Mitchell 6 In the second quarter T. Stone, T. Zukovskis Fish Creek Best: R. McGanFishy Best: B. Mitchell, Z. THIRDS non, T. Cameron, B. Cooper, they, and the rest of their Clark, O. Schnoor, N. DenFish Creek 13.13.91 T. Hooker, E. Park, M. McGanteammates, took charge of brok, K. Pavlou, B. Hams Stony Creek 1.4.10 non the game. Stony Best: J. Phillips, J. Leading Goalkicker: T. RedStony Creek Best: R. SaunStony booted five goals Bright, C. Cary, D. Williams, A. path 5 ders, K. Baskaya, J. Stone, C. Stone, C. Mackie, D. Zuidema

Fishy Best: R. Pridham, C.

Lacanaria, B. Martin

and refused to give the Kangaroos an easy way out. Full forward Kerem Baskaya played beautifully, snagging six goals and really gave his side an option when they looked inside 50. Stony never took the lead, but they threatened to do so a few times thanks to handy goals. Unfortunately for them a few goals leaked Fishy’s way and the lead was 18 points at the major break. Wayward kicking culled the Kangaroos in the third as they added two goals and five behinds, meaning they were unable to shake Stony off. Ryan McGannon was his brilliant best across the half back line, intercepting balls and creating dash whenever he was near the play, but unfortunately he had plenty of work to do as the Lions would not lay down. At three quarter time Fishy spoke about its need to win, for the sake of a top two spot and for the momentum coming into what will be a hotly contested finals series. Eventually they found their mojo and a six goal to two final term blew the result out to what cannot be described as a fair account of the match. Matt Kreymborg and Trevor Hooker were the best up forward for Fishy, both booting four goals and tak-

ing strong marks inside 50. Next week Fish Creek will take a well earned rest as the top of the table team, while sixth placed Stony will battle out what should be a cracking game against Foster this weekend. UNDER 14 LADDER W L

D

%

Phillip Is..... 11 0 1 447.95 Won Power .. 10 1 1 293.30 Inv-K’wak.... 6 6 0 117.38 Corner Inlet .. 6 6 0 86.71 Dalyston ..... 5 7 0 78.59 Kor-Bena .... 3 9 0 74.08 2.50 Kil-Bass.........0 12 0 GOALKICKERS H. Dawson (Inv-K’wak) ...... (0) C. Scott (Won Pwr) ............ (0) J. Kilgour (Dalyston) .......... (0) T. Nash (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0) J. Wilson (Phillip Is)........... (0) J. Lawson (Won Pwr) ........ (1) N. Anderson (Won Pwr) ..... (2) K. Robinson (Phillip Is) ...... (0) C. Smith (Won Pwr) ........... (2) K. Fuller (Phillip Is) ............ (0)

Pts

46 42 24 24 20 12 0 20 17 15 13 13 11 11 10 10 10

UNDER 12 LADDER W L D

%

Inv-K’wak.....11 1 0 467.35 Corner Inlet ..10 2 0 254.86 Phillip Is......7 5 0 108.71 Kor-Bena .....6 5 1 144.77 Won Power ...4 7 1 100.37 Kil-Bass ......3 9 0 54.60 1.52 Dalyston ........ 0 12 0 GOALKICKERS Z. Duursma (Foster) ........... (0) J. Cuman (Kor-Bena) ......... (1) J. Butcher (Inv-K’wak) ....... (0) T. Kleverkamp (Phillip Is) ... (0) D. Berryman (Foster) ......... (0) A. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0) B. Silvester (Inv-K’wak)...... (0) R. Moresco (Won Pwr) ...... (0) O. Dawson (Inv-K’wak) ...... (0) J. Soumilas (Inv-K’wak) ..... (0) J. Willliamson (Won Pwr) .. (0) B. Senior-Gibson (Won P).. (0)

Pts

44 40 28 26 18 12 0 11 10 10 9 9 9 8 7 7 6 6 6

LADDER W L D

Inv-K’wak.... 11 Phillip Is..... 11 Fish Creek... 9 Dalyston ..... 9 Kil-Bass ..... 7 Kor-Bena .... 6 Stony Creek...4 MDU..............2 Toora .............0

2 0 3 0 3 0 5 0 6 0 6 0 10 0 11 0 13 0

%

W%

584.0 254.5 207.7 171.3 186.6 89.8 16.5 33.1 18.8

84 78 75 64 53 50 28 15 0

GOALKICKERS A. Busana (Dalyston) ......... (0) Z. Caughey (Inv-K’wak) ...... (0) C. McInnes (Inv-K’wak)...... (0) T. Officer (Phillip Is) ........... (0) J. Bastwrous (Kil-Bass)...... (7) K. Cosson (Kor-Bena) ........ (1) D. Dight (Dalyston) ............ (0) H. McInnes (Inv-K’wak) ..... (0) D. Brosnan (Dalyston)........ (0) A. Toussaint (Inv-K’wak) .... (0)

35 30 28 27 21 20 18 17 15 15

UNDER 16 LADDER W L D

Fish Creek... 14 Phillip Is..... 12 Inv-K’wak.... 11 Dalyston ..... 8 Kil-Bass ..... 8 Kor-Bena .... 8 Stony Creek...4 DWWWW ......3 Foster ............2 MDU..............1

1 0 2 1 4 0 5 1 6 0 6 0 11 0 11 0 12 0 13 0

%

W%

408.4 364.9 273.4 257.6 255.3 209.8 19.0 28.2 42.7 12.6

93 83 73 60 57 57 26 21 14 7

GOALKICKERS C. McInnes (Inv-K’wak).... (10) C. O’Halloran (Dalyston) .... (0) B. Taylor (Phillip Is)............ (0) L. Howard (Fish Creek) ...... (2) L. Alford (Kil-Bass) ............ (1) N. Anderson (Phillip Is) ...... (0) W. Lindsay (Kil-Bass) ......... (1) J. Beckwith (Kor-Bena) ...... (1) B. Mitchell (Fish Ck) ........... (6) M. Freeman (Phillip Is)....... (0)

50 48 29 26 22 22 20 17 17 16

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Young footballers conquer nationals By Stuart Biggins FISH Creek’s Darcy Berryman and Foster’s Zane Dursmaa helped the Victorian State Schools Under 12 football side to a win in the Australian Football Championships in Maroochydore by trouncing South Australia 59 - 19.

Young star: Darcy Berryman with the championship trophy after Victoria’s State Schools Under 12s defeated its traditional rival South Australia to be top of the nation. Victoria has won the trophy for 19 of the 21 times it has been contested.

The Under 12 team won its way through to the grand final by overcoming NSW 71 - 23, the ACT 109 – 13 and WA 70 – 25. Undefeated and on the top of Pool A the Victorian team defeated QLD (second in Pool B) 49 – 33 to make the grand final. The Victorians were on fire from the first bounce and unstoppable winning the ball out of the middle and dominating all over the ground. They played a solid four quarters of football in what was truly a whole team effort. Berryman from Fish Creek, a student at Mary MacKillop College in Leongatha was chosen from 1000 boys nominated from around Victoria to represent Victoria in the Under 12s at the championships. Darcy Berryman plays for Corner Inlet in the Alberton Junior football league as well as the Fish Creek Un-

der 16s and is known for his versatility, awareness and having a great set of hands. Darcy kicked a goal in every match and played a strong part in the team’s success. He was named in the best players in the match against ACT and it was a fantastic opportunity and achievement for the young footballer. Selection to the team is regarded as a high honour given six to eight of the team end up being drafted by AFL teams. Names such as Joel Selwood, Dyson Heppell, Jonathan Brown and Trent Cotchin have all represented Victoria at the Australian Championships. While surfing, basketball and fishing on Shallow Inlet are other pastimes enjoyed by Berryman, it is football which is in his blood; Berryman’s grandfather, Peter Weideman played for Collingwood in the 1960s and his uncle, Wayne Weideman played for the Adelaide Crows in the 1990s. His mother and father Kym and Geoff and his siblings Grace, 10, Kade, 8, and Eamon, 6, travelled to Maroochydore to support the team. Berryman was very grateful for the support that came from the many people who brought raffle tickets as well as generous donations from the Fish Creek Football Netball Club, Corner

Inlet Stingrays Junior Football Club and The Creekers. Darcy said the team manager, Cadell Dukes, told the final 23 upon their selection, “We have six weeks to build a football club.” He said the atmosphere amongst the playing group was ‘pretty matey’ and described the presentation of jumpers at the Melbourne High School as one of the highlights of the whole experience where representatives of the armed forces were on hand. The Cameron Baird captain’s medal, named after a former team member who was killed on active duty in Afghanistan was presented with Baird’s mother and father in attendance. Victoria has won the championships 19 of the 21 times they have been held. Darcy enjoyed the experience of the opening and closing ceremonies and the exchanging of jumpers with other players from other states and territories. Memories and the friendships made with his fellow teammates from across the state will endure for all time.

Giants’ defeated but tenacious THE first Korumburra Bena 12 and Under team, to play a football grand final in Giants colours met a tough opposition in Inverloch Kongwak at Sunday’s match on Phillip Island. While the Giants was the only team able to score against Inverloch Kongwak during the finals campaign, IK was triumphant in winning the match. The Giants team was tenacious in its approach and worked well as a team making it a force to contend with next year. The Giants marked the conclusion of a terrific season of footy with its annual club presentation day following the grand final. The players took on their all time rivals, the parents, in three fun games of

footy that celebrated the family spirit around the club. All players received medallions and award winners in the 14 and Under team announced. Best and fairest was awarded to Tyler Newton while Aaron Turton was the runner up. Most consistent player was Ryan Hill with Taylen Loughridge winning most determined and Rowan Hercus winning most improved. Jake Anthony won the coach’s award. The parents of future players should download the Korumburra Bena Junior Football teamapp to receive updates about registrations in 2017. For more information contact Korumburra Junior Committee president Gavin Furness, 0417 332 084.

• SOUTH GIPPSLAND FIELD AND GAME

Simulated Field Clay Target Shoot SEVENTY one shooters enjoyed a 50 Tgts Sim Grd event on a clear and mild winter day. The high gun was Shaun Silver 48 with the other placegetters: AA: S.Silver 48, K.Jacobs 46, A.Mc Donald 44. A: P.Knox 42, D.Mioni 38, R.Miller 36. B: N.Nelson 38, B.Mioni 37, R.Hemphill 35. C: D.Rodregues 36,C. Fletcher 33, D.Orr 32. Vets: G.Hart 37, J.Jennison 34, J.Spinks 23. Ladies: K.Matthies 39, T.Jacobs 30, K.Ross 28. Juniors: A Busana 32, C.Cook 26, H.Hamilton 25. The next shoot will be a 60 Tgts Novelty event

held on Sunday, September 4 (Fathers’ Day) starting at 11am at Hallston. If you are interested in trying Simulated Field Clay Target Shooting, Fathers’ Day is our Free Come`n’Try Day. All equipment and safety instructions are provided (children must be 12 years or older and have parental permission to participate). Just come along and you will be made most welcome. South Gippsland Field and Game also had their third fox drive for the year in July which was attended by eighteen members who shot two foxes for the day in very wet conditions.

Awards: 14 and Under Korumburra Bena Junior football award winners, from left, president Gavin Furness, Ryan Hill, Tyler Newton, Taylen Loughridge, Jake Anthony, 14 and Under coach Paul Whelan and Aaron Turton. Absent: Rowan Hercus.

Island takes out Giants clash PHILLIP Island finished its season and its Alberton Football Netball League era in style with a 127 point win over Korumburra Bena on Saturday. For the West Gippsland league bound Giants 2016 was a season of trials and tribulations now over. For both clubs, the future beckons. The Island started the day in style by dominating from the first bounce. It never looked back, adding eight goals to one. It could have been a

lot worse if the Bulldogs had kicked straight. With the Bulldogs up by 35 points at the first break the pain got worse for Korumburra Bena. Phillip Island continued to run proceedings, kicking away further with a six goal to one quarter taking an 80 point advantage to the half time break. The Island came out asleep in the third quarter and could only manage four goals to two for the quarter. Again its accuracy in front of goals was horrific with another seven behinds. Proceedings returned

to normal in the last quarter with Bulldogs kicking six majors. The Phillip Island Seniors season has come to an end but things Phillip Island 24.24.168 Korumburra-Bena 6.5.41 Phillip Island Goals: S. Seddon 6, B. Kimber 3, J. Taylor 3, M. Griffin 3, J. Taylor 3, B. Runnalls 2, M. Jackson 1, J. Youle 1, C. Batt 1, J. Keating 1 Korumburra-Bena Goals: W. Jeffs 3, D. Robbins 1, T. Sorrell 1, J. Fowles 1 Phillip Island Best: B. Kimber, S. Seddon, M. Griffin, M. Mattock, N. Anderson, H. Moore Korumburra-Bena Best: B. Fitzpatrick, D. Lloyd, W. Jeffs, B. Dorling, N. Cant, L. Van Rooye RESERVES

Phillip Island 17.15.117 Korumburra-Bena 5.4.34 Leading Goalkicker: B. Van Brummelen 6 PI Best: M. Jones, B. Van Brummelen, M. Wright, J. Nicolaci, A.

are just starting for the Reserves, Under 18 and Under 16 teams which all look to have big final series ahead. Redmond, D. Clarke KB Best: J. Kyle, D. Nicholas, C. Martin, B. Schulz, C. Wall, J. Whiteside THIRDS

Phillip Island 3.17.35 Korumburra-Bena 3.6.24 Leading Goalkickers: all singles PI Best: A. Duyker, A. Farrell, L. Sullivan, J. Sanna, S. Stanley, J. McFee KB Best: C. Trewin, A. Walker, J. Celebrine, J. Harris, M. Snooks, J. Hill FOURTHS

Phillip Island 4.5.29 Korumburra-Bena 1.4.10 Leading Goalkickers: all singles PI Best: B. Anderson, C. Thompson, N. Anderson, M. Fallaw, N. Bee-Hickman, J. Asbury KB Best: T. Halliday, T. Newton, H. McNeil, T. Whiteside, L. Fievez, M. Nicholas

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON 1st Elimination Final Saturday, August 13 Foster v Stony Creek at Tarwin Rec 2nd Elimination Final Sunday, August 14 I-K v Kil-Bass at Dalyston Rec Reserve

MID GIPPSLAND Round 17: August 13 Morwell East v Yarragon Hill End v Yinnar Boolarra v Mirboo North Trafalgar v Newborough Thorpdale v Yall-Yall North

GIPPSLAND Round 16: August 13 Maffra v Traralgon Bairnsdale v Morwell Leongatha v Moe Drouin v Wonthaggi Sale v Warragul

ELLINBANK Round 18: August 13 Ellinbank v Nyora Neerim Sth v Nar Nar Goon Lang Lang v Koo Wee Rup Poowong v Nilma Darnum Catani v Garfield Bunyip v Dusties Longwarry v Cora Lynn Buln Buln - bye

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Power in battle for finals ROUND 15 SENIORS LADDER W

L D

%

Pts

Leongatha ..14 0 1 311.56 58 Maffra.......11 3 1 148.67 46 Traralgon ...10 5 0 142.46 40 Drouin ....... 7 7 1 84.57 30 Won Power .. 7 8 0 91.33 28 Warragul .......7 8 0 88.04 28 88.51 20 Sale .............. 5 10 0 Moe...............5 10 0 88.03 20 Bairnsdale .....4 11 0 53.50 16 Morwell .........3 11 1 65.61 14 GOALKICKERS C. Dunne (Leongatha) ......... (6) 60 A. Hillberg (Leongatha) ....... (6) 40 L. Stockdale (Traralgon) ...... (0) 36 Z. Vernon (Leongatha) ........ (0) 34 M. Bennett (Maffra)............. (2) 34 B. Fowler (Warragul) ........... (2) 34 B. Hughes (Drouin) ............. (4) 32 J. Gooch (Sale) ................... (4) 32 T. Harley (Won Pwr) ............ (0) 30 M. Engley (Moe) ................. (5) 29

RESERVES LADDER W

L D

%

Leongatha ..12 0 1 446.03 Maffra........ 9 3 1 265.01 Traralgon .... 9 4 0 189.53 Won Power .. 9 5 0 151.16 Drouin ....... 7 6 0 97.99 Moe...............6 8 0 87.37 Morwell .........3 11 0 55.01 Warragul .......2 11 0 28.83 Sale ...............2 11 0 27.19 Bairnsdale .....0 0 0 0.00 GOALKICKERS

Pts

50 38 36 36 28 24 12 8 8 0

WONTHAGGI Power face a crucial game this weekend away to Drouin in order to secure its place in the final five of the Gippsland Football League. The challenge comes about after Wonthaggi put up a bold showing against one of the league’s powerhouses Traralgon on Saturday in Wonthaggi before the Power went down by just 21 points. The day was special for Wonthaggi being the 10th anniversary of the 2006 premierships in the Seniors, Reserves, Under 18’s and C Grade netball teams. As well as witnessing the football and netball, players and supporters adjourned to the rooms for a meal and relived the glorious moments on video as well as chatting to the coaches of the day, including Charlie Ware in the seniors. The seniors tried hard to win in front of the big crowd but it was Traralgon that split the game open in the third quarter with a sensational term. Michael Stockdale was terrific for the Maroons with his kicking from half back flank showing pin point accuracy. Spectators witnessed an enthralling game of quality, fast flowing and physical football, with Power playing three solid quarters and lapsing in the third term. The charge was led up forward by Adam Cook who managed to slot five goals in a polished effort. Cook showed strength both in the air and on ground level. Aiden Lindsay was

best on for the Power in the middle and was just brilliant in the trenches and the bottom of packs in his usual high standard. Shannon Bray, the reigning full back in the team of the year, played a consistent game. Ben Eddy off the half back flank plays tall and is good at ground level and showed plenty of run and rebound. Kane McCarthy through the middle and on a wing showed great poise and didn’t waste a kick. It was McCarthy’s second game back after breaking his hand in round two. Michael Kelly was at the bottom of every pack and showed good form. Byron Drydon and Brayden McLean are both coming back this week and the Power will field a good side for Drouin. There was nothing in this contest especially in the first half where Wonthaggi and Traralgon went goal for goal. In the opening term Wonthaggi was three straight goals trailing Traralgon by just three behinds; 3.3 to 3.0. It was Wonthaggi gaining the ascendancy in term two when it scored four goals to Traralgon three and at half time it was Wonthaggi 7.3 holding a narrow four point lead with Traralgon on 6.5.41 Traralgon switched up a gear in the “premiership” third quarter and booted an inaccurate 6.8 to take a commanding 26 point lead going into the last quarter; it was Traralgon 12.13.85 to Wonthaggi 9.5.59 Despite Wonthaggi continuing to go on the attack and outscoring the Maroons in the last

J. Pellicano (Leongatha) ..... (4) 36 C. Johnston (Leongatha)..... (6) 23 P. Yates (Moe) ..................... (1) 22 T. Mustoe (Traralgon) .......... (0) 19 N. Quenault (Traralgon)....... (0) 17 A. Burgiel (Maffra) .............. (0) 17 J. Ginnane (Leongatha) ....... (1) 15 A. Gould (Moe) ................... (0) 15 R. Horton (Moe).................. (0) 14 C. Dunn (Traralgon) ............ (0) 14

Eyes on the prize: Wonthaggi’s Thomas Motlop gets in front as his Power teammate Mark McCall runs in to assist.

UNDER 18 LADDER W

L D

Bairnsdale..13 1 Traralgon ...12 1 Moe .......... 9 4 Maffra........ 8 5 Leongatha ... 7 5 Morwell .........3 9 Sale ...............3 10 Drouin ...........2 11 Warragul .......1 12 Won Power ...0 3

0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0

%

313.48 345.78 257.27 174.01 186.03 34.14 40.66 34.70 23.23 0.00

Pts

52 48 36 34 30 14 12 10 4 0

GOALKICKERS L. Di Ciero (Traralgon)......... (0) 44 L. Farrell (Moe) ................... (5) 30 A. McLaren (Bairnsdale) ..... (2) 29 B. Bosman (Moe) ................ (1) 26 N. Pruscino (Bairnsdale) ..... (3) 24 A. McKenzie (Maffra) .......... (0) 22 J. Reeves (Maffra)............... (1) 21 R. Livingstone (Traralgon) .. (0) 21 B. Bassett (Bairnsdale) ........ (0) 20 L. Carman (Maffra) ............. (1) 19

UNDER 16 LADDER W

L D

Moe .........14 1 Leongatha ..12 2 Traralgon ...12 3 Bairnsdale..10 4 Sale .......... 8 7 Warragul .......5 9 Maffra ...........5 9 Drouin ...........4 11 Morwell .........1 14 Won Power ...1 12

0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

%

Pts

628.69 352.62 443.43 161.26 130.26 66.84 66.60 53.85 13.85 12.73

56 50 48 44 32 24 22 16 4 4

GOALKICKERS J. Van Iwaarden (Trar)......... (0) 52 R. Baldi (Moe) ..................... (3) 39 O. Henry (Maffra) ................ (0) 26 J. Ziino (Sale) ...................... (1) 26 H. Neocleous (Traralgon) .... (0) 25 J. Wykes (Bairnsdale) ......... (2) 24 C. Mein (Bairnsdale) ........... (1) 22 B. White (Traralgon) ............ (0) 21 J. Hastings (Leongatha) ...... (0) 21 T. Baldi (Moe)...................... (0) 19 G. Cocksedge (Moe) ........... (0) 19

Power’s best: Aiden Lindsay once again did a power of work as he drives the ball forwadr for Wonthaggi.

Team work: Power’s Pat Ryan lays a great tackle as Matt Coyne tries to assist with Shannon Bray looking on.

quarter, Traralgon was able to hang on to run out the winner in a good contest. With Drouin, Wonthaggi and Warragul all trying to fight it out for the remaining two spots in the finals it is up to Wonthaggi to beat Drouin at Drouin this week to stay in the hunt. A loss to the Power could see it then have to travel to Maffra and win which is always a tough ask on the Eagles’ home turf. The final game for the Power is at home to Bairnsdale. The equation is simply- win two of the next three and the Power is in. Leongatha resumes this week after a split round bye and will host Moe.

Grand final switches to Meeniyan THE Alberton Football League has made the right decision last week to switch the OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Maffra 11.17.83 d Moe 6.2.38 Sale 13.20.98 d Bairnsdale 2.6.18 Drouin 11.15.81 d Morwell 12.6.78 Traralgon 15.17.107 d Wonthaggi Power 13.8.86 RESERVES Maffra 19.10.124 d Moe 6.3.39 Drouin 14.11.95 d Morwell 6.2.38 Wonthaggi Power 8.7.55 d Traralgon 7.3.45 UNDER 18 Moe 14.3.87 d Maffra 7.8.50 Drouin 13.10.88 d Morwell 9.3.57 Bairnsdale 17.17.119 d Sale 4.0.24 UNDER 16 Moe 13.10.88 d Maffra 2.4.16 Drouin 14.12.96 d Morwell 1.2.8 Bairnsdale 8.11.59 d Sale 4.4.28 Traralgon 32.20.212 d Wonthaggi Power 3.2.20

venue for the grand final to take place on Saturday, September 3 from Foster to Meeniyan. With Foster in with a good chance of making the grand final after Saturday’s shock one point win over Inverloch Kongwak, the league made the right call in changing the venue. There are some who believe Meeniyan should at least have been hosting a final, if not the big one, and it was surprising the club didn’t gain any final’s match after having hosted it so well the last two years. The president of Foster Football Netball Club, Mal Davies, said on Saturday the club is not fazed at the league’s decision to change the venue of the grand final. If Foster wins through to play in this year’s grand final the league, which has a policy of the final being played on neutral territory, would have been forced to change the venue seven days out from the event. Mr Davies says the decision makes sense to have the issue

settled as hosting the grand final is a lot to throw at a club with just seven day’s notice. “Without the distraction of hosting the grand final we can now focus on the job at hand; winning the flag,” he said. Meeniyan which has successfully hosted the last two grand finals is perfectly placed to host this year’s grand final. President of the Meeniyan Dumbalk United (MDU) Football Netball Club Andrew Mackie said the club was delighted to be able to host the league’s showpiece again with its army of supporters already rallying to help stage the day. “The football surface is well grassed and our last game was away so it will come up beautifully. We’ll start the criss cross mowing soon when surface dries out. It’s been great to have some mild days and we now only have the Reserves training on it in preparation for its elimination final this Saturday,” Mr Mackie said. We actually put in to host the grand final again and were disappointed we didn’t get it straight away; we actually

thought we were in line to get a normal final this year.” “Having said that we are happy to help the league out and now just getting our rosters together.” “We’ll probably order the same amount of pies and hot dogs as last year and the very popular hot chips will be on the go again as well as our hamburger stand near the netball courts.” This weekend the Alberton finals begin in earnest and after Saturday’s results the ladder at the top end of the seniors has been turned on its head. The shock loss of Inverloch Kongwak saw it drop to third and it now has to play in an Elimination Final against Kilcunda Bass on Sunday at Dalyston. In the other Elimination Final, Foster and Stony Creek will face off this Saturday at Tarwin. Fish Creek and Dalyston will now enjoy a weekend off before those two teams renew hostilities in the Second Semi Final on Saturday, August 20.

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